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Weberian Action Theory

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Advanced Higher Sociology Mind Map on Weberian Action Theory, created by hanni1995 on 21/05/2013.
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Weberian Action Theory
  1. Key Feature
    1. bridge between structual and action theory
      1. meaning behind behaviour is crucial
        1. Continual process of constructing social reality
          1. Verstehen (understanding)
            1. Intended and unintended consequences
              1. Individuals free to choose actions and roles
              2. Strengths:
                1. Sucessfully combines aspects of both structural and action theories
                2. Differences
                  1. Does not explain the role of structures in society
                    1. Some argue it is 'common sense'
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