Structuration Theory

This important text argues for a 'strong' notion of structuration theory in contrast to the seminal but more abstract and relatively under-developed project represented by Anthony Giddens's writings. Emphasis on the duality of structure is placed at the centre of the tradition. It is...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stones, Rob
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Red Globe Press 2005, 2005
Edition:1st ed. 2005
Series:Traditions in Social Theory
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This important text argues for a 'strong' notion of structuration theory in contrast to the seminal but more abstract and relatively under-developed project represented by Anthony Giddens's writings. Emphasis on the duality of structure is placed at the centre of the tradition. It is argued that the distinctive power of structuration theory lies in its potential to critically investigate a specific range of in situ questions. Structuration Theory produces a synthesis that draws on Giddens's work, on other versions of the structuration problematic, and on key empirical uses of the approach. The final chapters make use of extended case examples to illustrate the critical power of strong structuration
Physical Description:240 p online resource
ISBN:9780230213647