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Social Theory and Social Structure.
by Merton, Robert K
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Glencoe, IL: The Free Press, 1949. First edition of this landmark work in sociology. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Fred, your friend for quite some time. Bob." Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some chips and wear. Rare signed and inscribed. Social Theory and Social Structure is a landmark publication in sociology by Robert K. Merton. It has been translated to over 20 languages. In 1998 the International Sociological Association listed this work as the third most important sociological book of the 20th century.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19087
- Title
- Social Theory and Social Structure.
- Author
- Merton, Robert K
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Free Press
- Place of Publication
- Glencoe, IL
- Date Published
- 1949
- Keywords
- Robert K. Merton First Edition Signed, Social Theory and Social Structure Merton First Edition
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About Raptis Rare Books
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- Octavo
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