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   A Structural-Functional Approach As told by Dr. Frank Elwell. This presentation is based on the theories of Robert King Merton as presented in his works. A more complete summary of Merton’s theories (as well as the theories of other macro-theorists) can be found in Macrosociology: The Study of Sociocultural Systems, by Frank W. Elwell.

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   Robert K. Merton, 1910Œ2003 JONATHAN R. COLE Columbia University, New York (USA) Robert K. Merton was a giant among 20th century social scientists. Both in print and in person, he had a profound influence on modern social science, and particularly on the study of bureaucracy, deviance, mass communications, social stratification, and

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   This chapter is an introduction to Robert K. Merton's life, work and position in the sociological landscape, and to this Anthem Companion, which explores aspects of these topics in detail. Here, we provide an overall framework within which the various specialist essays can be located.

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   Received From: Digital Library of India. 'Social Theory and Social Structure' was a landmark publication in sociology by Robert K. Merton. It has been translated into close to 20 languages and is one of the most frequently cited texts in social sciences. It was first published in 1949, although revised editions of 1957 and 1968 are often cited.

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   29.1 INTRODUCTION. In the previous Units 27 and 28 of this Block you learnt about the contributions of Talcott Parsons to the field of sociology. This unit intends to make you familiar with the contribution Robert Merton made to the subject. Merton is another eminent American Sociologist and a student of Parsons.

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   R. K. Merton in France:: Foucault, Bourdieu, Latour and the Invention of Mainstream Sociology in Paris Download; XML; Merton in South Asia:: The Question of Religion and the Modernity of Science Download; XML; The Contribution of Robert K. Merton’s Key Concepts to the Analysis of Gender Differentiation in Society Download; XML

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   Who is Robert Merton?

   • This unit intends to make you familiar with the contribution Robert Merton made to the subject. Merton is another eminent American Sociologist and a student of Parsons. He has contributed significantly to the growth of functional analysis in sociology. You already know something about functionalism.

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   What does Merton say about dysfunctions?

   • Dysfunctions, according to Merton, are those observed consequences, which lesson the adaptation or adjustment of the system. Imagine your own society. Modern India, you would agree, intends to be mobile, democratic, participatory and egalitarian. In such a society the institution of caste, far from having a function, has dysfunctions.

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   What is the difference between Merton & Parsons?

   • Merton is an American Sociologist, who was a student and famous critic of Talcott Parsons. Although, both Merton and Parsons are associated with structural functionalism, there are important diferences between them. Parsons advocated the creation of grand theories while Merton favored more limited, middle range theories.

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   What was Merton's criticism of society?

   • Merton’s criticism was that various structural and functional alternatives are found within society. For example, family’s function of socialization of children can be done by crèche. and expect the knowledge and skills that they need. institutions. For example, schools not only educate young they also provide mass entertainment

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   What does Merton believe about reference groups?

   • He founded that individuals imitate some of their superiors in order to enhance their social status. According to Merton, reference groups are groups people refer to evaluate themselves and to acquire attitudes, values, beliefs, and norms of the referred group.

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   What did Bob Merton do with Yehuda?

   • Together with Bob we participated in numerous conferences and publications, ranging the Anglo-American world from Palo Alto to New York and Oxbridge to Jerusalem. Those activities were driven by Yehuda’s restless energy and intellectual curiosity, but grounded in the bedrock of Bob Merton’s deep erudition.

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   (ROBERT K MERTON) Robert K Merton Merton is an American Sociologist, who was a student and famous critic of Talcott Parsons. Although, both Merton and Parsons are associated with structural functionalism, there are important differences between them. Parsons advocated the creation of grand theories while Merton favored more limited, middle ...