Theory of Social Structure

The main feature of this book is a discussion of 'role analysis' and its relevance to social structure. Arguing that the role system of a society is the matrix of its social structure, the author presents a detailed theoretical analysis of the problems inherent in this approach.Chapters cover:The problems of role analysis.Conformity and devianceThe coherence of role systemsDegrees of abstractionStructure, time and realityOriginally published in 1957.Nadel, S. F. is the author of 'Theory of Social Structure', published 2004 under ISBN 9780415330664 and ISBN 0415330661.