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Communicating and Organizing in Context
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Communicating and Organizing in Context

by Beth Bonniwell Haslett
June 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
432 pages
17h 8m
English
Routledge
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GIDDENS’ STRUCTURATION THEORY

A Brief Overview

Giddens is arguably one of the foremost social theorists of our time. His work has influenced governmental policies as well as significantly influenced sociological theory and social science generally. His work responds to the intellectual divisions in the 1960s and 1970s surrounding social theory, critical social and historical analysis, and the move toward recognizing the active, reflexive character of human conduct. His focus on reflexivity acknowledged the fundamental role of language and cognitive faculties in human activity, and incorporated language and meaning into all spheres of activity. In terms of the continuing debate surrounding structure and agency, Giddens is considered by many ...

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