SOCIAL RELATIONS AND SOCIAL ROLES - FLORIAN ZNANIECKI

We invite you to read the last, unfinished work of the outstanding sociologist Florian Znaniecki. This is a collection of manuscripts that promise a deep analysis and indicate the direction of the scholar's thinking, as well as his intention to integrate knowledge on the basis of the theory of social systems. Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the comparative analysis of successive, increasingly complex systems, from social relations to the theory of social roles, discovering the richness of historical and anthropological examples.

• Unfinished work by Florian Znaniecki, full of announcements of future analyses.
• Comparative analysis of social systems, from relations to social roles.
• Richness of historical and anthropological examples illustrating the theory.
• Inspiration to integrate knowledge on the basis of the theory of social systems.
• Answer to the question what is sociology?

Znaniecki begins his analysis of social systems with relations, and then smoothly moves on to the theory of social roles. His work surprises with the richness of references to history and anthropology, which allows sociology to be understood in a broader context. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of social systems and the role of the individual in society.

This publication is particularly valuable for those who are looking for answers to the question of what sociology actually is. Znaniecki, with his characteristic insight, leads the reader through the intricacies of definitions and disputes, offering a coherent and comprehensive view of this field of science. His work is not only an analysis of systems, but also a reflection on the methodology and purpose of sociology.

Thanks to this book, sociology students and all those interested in social sciences can understand how social systems affect the individual and what social roles we play in everyday life. Florian Znaniecki, through his unfinished work, left us a valuable indication of how to integrate knowledge and analyze society in a comprehensive and innovative way.

The book, published by PWN in hardcover, has 498 pages and a format of 203x132 mm. The year of publication is 2012.