Theoretical Principles of Sociology, Volume 3
Mesodynamics
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Jonathan H. Turner | ISBN: | 9781441962218 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York | Publication: | June 5, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jonathan H. Turner |
| ISBN: | 9781441962218 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York |
| Publication: | June 5, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
