Robert K. Merton: Consensus and Controversy

by Jon Clark (Editor)

See preceding entries. Merton is one of the outstanding figures in 20th century sociology, author of the magisterial Social theory and social structure , and originator of such familiar concepts as manifest and latent functions, middle-range theory, and the self-fulfilling prophecy. This volume provides a critical analysis of the major themes of his work by 24 scholars from eight countries, representing the disciplines of sociology, political science, psychology, geology, and history and philosophy of science. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

527 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1990