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Talcott Parsons

1902–1979

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Talcott Parsons was a towering figure in 20th-century sociology, best known for developing the grand theory of structural functionalism. His work sought to create a comprehensive, abstract framework for understanding social systems and their integration, influencing generations of sociologists.

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The Structure of Social Action (1937)
Essays in Sociological Theory, Pure and Applied (1949)
The Social System (1951)
Towards a General Theory of Action (with Edward Shils, 1951)
Economy and Society (with Neil Smelser, 1956)
Societies: Evolutionary and Comparative Perspectives (1966)
The System of Modern Societies (1971)

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