Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society

<p>'In this remarkable collection of essays Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time – issues of sickness and health power and inequality the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way they <i>do</i> it and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate this book will help point the way.' – Jeffrey Alexander Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology UCLA</p>