R. K. Merton (1910-2003)

By

Dr. Afroze Eqbal

Contents

Robert King Merton (1910-2003) 2-71 Life and Works of Robert King Merton Important Sociological Works Functionalism Functional Method in Sociology Postulates of Functionalism Spencer"s Analysis of Functionalism Structural Functional View of Redcliffe Brown Merton's Functional Paradigm Reference Group and Types Middle Range Theory Social Structure and Anomie Conclusion