Coleman, James Samuel /
A preeminent mid- and late 20th-century sociologist, James Samuel Coleman (1926-1995) made enduring contributions to social theory, education, mathematical sociology, policy research, and organizational analysis. Coleman devoted his career to understanding social organization and strengthening the c...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
SAGE Publications Ltd.,
2020.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | A preeminent mid- and late 20th-century sociologist, James Samuel Coleman (1926-1995) made enduring contributions to social theory, education, mathematical sociology, policy research, and organizational analysis. Coleman devoted his career to understanding social organization and strengthening the capacity of groups and institutions to satisfy the interests of individual persons. His Foundations of Social Theory (1990) proposed an approach to analyzing the development and operation of social systems grounded in individual purposive action. Equality of Educational Opportunity (Coleman et al., 1966) documented substantial Black-White differences in academic achievement and exerted a broad impact on U.S. educational policy. He authored numerous other substantive works that have lasting influence, including The Adolescent Society (1961) and Medical Innovation (Coleman, Katz, & Menzel, 1966), as well as the field-defining Introduction to ... |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781529748369 1529748364 9781526421036 1526421038 |