Theoretical principles of sociology Volume 3, Mesodynamics /
The meso-level realm of social reality is structured by corporate and categoric units, along with their respective cultures. Unlike the macro and micro realms of social reality, the meso-level does not reveal its own unique forces. Rather, the dynamics of meso-structures and cultures are driven by m...
| Main Author: | Turner, Jonathan H. |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
Springer,
©2012.
New York ; London : [2012] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : illustrations. |
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| Summary: |
The meso-level realm of social reality is structured by corporate and categoric units, along with their respective cultures. Unlike the macro and micro realms of social reality, the meso-level does not reveal its own unique forces. Rather, the dynamics of meso-structures and cultures are driven by macro- and micro-level forces pushing on individual and collective actors as they build corporate units and develop parameters defining membership in particular social categories. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. The Meso-level Realm of Social Reality -- Macro-dynamic Environments of the Meso Realm -- Micro Environments of the Meso Realm -- The Dynamics of Categoric Units -- The Dynamics of Groups -- The Dynamics of Organizations -- The Dynamics of Communities -- Meso-level Social Change -- Principles of Meso Dynamics. The meso-level realm of social reality is structured by corporate and categoric units, along with their respective cultures. Unlike the macro and micro realms of social reality, the meso-level does not reveal its own unique forces. Rather, the dynamics of meso-structures and cultures are driven by macro- and micro-level forces pushing on individual and collective actors as they build corporate units and develop parameters defining membership in particular social categories. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9781441962218 1441962212 |