A theory of fields Fligstein, Neil

By:

Fligstein, Neil

Contributor(s):

Mcadam, Doug

Publication details: Oxford University Press 2015 New YorkDescription: xiv, 238 pISBN:

9780190241452

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

303.4 F5T4

Summary: Finding ways to understand the nature of social change and social order-from political movements to market meltdowns-is one of the enduring problems of social science. A Theory of Fields draws together far-ranging insights from social movement theory, organizational theory, and economic and political sociology to construct a general theory of social organization and strategic action. (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-theory-of-fields-9780190241452?q=9780190241452&lang=en&cc=#)

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Table of contents:

1. The Gist of it
2. Microfoundations
3. Macroconsiderations
4. Change and stability in strategic action fields
5. Illustrating the perspective: contention over race in the United States, 1932-1980 and the rise and fall of the mortgage securitization Industry, 1969-2011
6. Methodological considerations
7. Toward a theory of strategic action fields

Finding ways to understand the nature of social change and social order-from political movements to market meltdowns-is one of the enduring problems of social science. A Theory of Fields draws together far-ranging insights from social movement theory, organizational theory, and economic and political sociology to construct a general theory of social organization and strategic action.

(https://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-theory-of-fields-9780190241452?q=9780190241452&lang=en&cc=#)

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