Talcott Parsons

Quick Facts

Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1902(1902-12-13)
Age	122
Date Of Death	May 8, 1979, Munich, Germany
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Talcott Parsons Biography

Talcott Parsons is one of the most popular and richest Sociologist who was born on December 13, 1902 in Colorado, Colorado, United States. As of June 1, 2023, Talcott has a net worth approximately $5 Million. One of his early influences was the philosopher Immanuel Kant.

A sociologist who united the previously disparate theories of centuries past into a single structural-functional approach. He called this general theory for the study of society action theory.

His first book, the Structure of Social Action, became influential in the 70s, laying the groundwork for intergrating all social sciences into one theoretical framework.

He had two daughters and a son with wife Helen Bancroft Walker; his son Charles Dacre Parsons would follow in his footsteps to become a professor of sociology.

Talcott Parsons Net Worth

Talcott is one of the richest Sociologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Talcott Parsons 's net worth $5 Million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Talcott Parsons height Not available right now. Talcott weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Talcott Parsons Wife

According to our records, Talcott Parsons married to Helen Bancroft Walker. As of January 12, 2023, Talcott Parsons’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Talcott Parsons. You may help us to build the dating records for Talcott Parsons!

Facts & Trivia

Talcott Ranked on the list of most popular Sociologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Talcott Parsons celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

What was Talcott Parsons theory?

In sociology, action theory is the theory of social action presented by the American theorist Talcott Parsons. Parsons established action theory to integrate the study of social action and social order with the aspects of macro and micro factors.

What is Talcott Parsons contribution to sociology?

Talcott Parsons is regarded by many as the twentieth century’s most influential American sociologist. He laid the foundation for what was to become the modern functionalist perspective and developed a general theory for the study of society called action theory.

What was Talcott Parsons famous for?

Talcott Parsons, (born Dec. 13, 1902, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.—died May 8, 1979, Munich, West Germany), American sociologist and scholar whose theory of social action influenced the intellectual bases of several disciplines of modern sociology.

What is Parsons theory of social change?

Parsons viewed social change at two levels, firstly, change which emerges form processes within the social system, and secondly, the processes of change of the social system itself.

Is Talcott Parson a functionalist?

a. Life. Talcott Parsons (1902-1979, United States) was the most important figure in the structural functionalist school of sociological thought. He dominated sociology in the United States for many years, coming into disfavour in the 1960 and 1970s.