Social Structure

Book Details

• Author: José López (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131610367

• Pages: 139

• Cover: Paperback

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches

About the Book

What does 'social structure' mean? How are societies organized, and how can these structural ideas be applied in sociological analysis? Despite the significance of social structure as a concept, there has been little consensus on its definition, leading to considerable confusion in academic discussions. In this compact yet insightful text, José López and John Scott offer a clear analysis of the concept and its application.

The authors argue that by examining the conceptual frameworks that different theories of social structure are rooted in, we can clarify their meanings and reshape ongoing debates. They show that varying conceptions of social structure capture important and distinct aspects of social organization.

Organized around discussions of 'institutional structure,' 'relational structure,' and 'embodied structure,' this book highlights how these different perspectives can be combined to provide a richer, more nuanced understanding of social structure. López and Scott draw on the work of prominent theorists such as Marx, Durkheim, Parsons, Simmel, Giddens, Foucault, and Bourdieu to enhance the reader's understanding of the subject.

This book is an essential resource for students studying sociology, social anthropology, and the philosophy of social thought, as well as a valuable reference for researchers exploring social structure and related topics.