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Talcott Parsons

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Talcott Parsons was an American sociologist who made significant contributions to the fields of social theory, sociological methodology, and the study of social systems. He is known for developing the structural functionalist perspective and his work on the concept of social action.

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1. Talcott Parsons' theories have greatly influenced the field of sociology.
2. One of Talcott Parsons' key concepts is the idea of "pattern variables" in social action.
3. Researchers often refer to the writings of Talcott Parsons when studying societal structures.

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