Harvard's Quixotic Pursuit of a New Science

The Rise and Fall of the Department of Social Relations

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• Patrick L. Schmidt

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• 264 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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The narrative explores the ambitious efforts of Talcott Parsons and prominent social scientists to create a groundbreaking interdisciplinary department at Harvard. It delves into themes of hubris, ego, and the intricacies of academic politics, all while highlighting Parsons's relentless pursuit of a comprehensive theory of social behavior. This instructive tale offers a compelling look at the challenges and dynamics within the academic community during a transformative period in social science.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback