Structure and emergence : reflections on the sociology of Harrison C. White /

This book explores the pioneering work of influential American sociologist Harrison C. White, known for his contributions to social network analysis, the sociology of culture, and economic sociology. It highlights his many insights that have reshaped how we understand the broader foundations of soci...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Degenne, Alain (Author), Godart, Frédéric (Author), Grossetti, Michel (Author)
Other Authors:	White, Harrison C. (honouree.)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2026]
Subjects:	Social structure. Sociology. Structure sociale. Sociologie. social structure. sociology. Social structure Sociology Festschriften

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Part 1: The Origins of Whiteian Theory
Chapter 1: A Physicist's Path to the Social Sciences
Chapter 2: Social Network Analysis and the New Economic Sociology
Part 2: Structure and Emergence
Chapter 3: General Theory: Around Identity and Control
Chapter 4: Social Formations
Part 3: Global Posture and the Legacy of Whiteian Theory
Chapter 5: Epistemological Positions
Chapter 6: Harrison White in Contemporary Research: Presence and Perspectives.