Diagrams of Theory: Parsons' and Merton's Typology of Deviance

Abstract

> <strong>Parson’s and Merton’s Typologies of Deviant Behaviors #</strong> [ > ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Talcott_Parsons_%28photo%29.jpg) Talcott Parsons In nearly every undergraduate sociology course, we discussed the mid-century sociological tradition “structural functionalism.” But, for me at least, discussions of Talcott Parsons, the theoretical powerhouse that spearhe