The Comparative Implications of Functional and Conflict Theory as Theoretical Frame-Works for Religious Research and Religious Decision Making
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the basic tenets of Parsons' functional theory and Marx's conflict theory as the author believes Parsons and Marx meant their theories to be used. Each theory is outlined and critiqued, paying particular attention to their implications for religiou...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
1979
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Review of religious research
Year: 1979, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 24-50 |
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Summary: | The purpose of this paper is to summarize the basic tenets of Parsons' functional theory and Marx's conflict theory as the author believes Parsons and Marx meant their theories to be used. Each theory is outlined and critiqued, paying particular attention to their implications for religious decision makers. |
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ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3510154 |