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The Sociological Import of G. H. Mead's Theory of the Past
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Mead's theory of the past, which contains his theory of temporality, is scrutinizedfor its relevance to sociological concerns. His theory is described, and four analytical dimensions are identified which provide the basis for discussing that relevance. Several standard areas of sociological endeavor are briefly analyzed in terms of those dimensions, and then a detailed analysis of community power relations is provided in light of his theory. It is concluded that Mead's theory of temporality is a powerfulframework for organizing an array of sociological interests and problems.
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- Authors
- Maines, D. R., Sugrue, N. M., & Katovich, M. A.
- Venue
- American Sociological Review
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 1983-04
- Volume
- 48
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 161
- ISSN
- 0003-1224 (ISSN-L)
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- W2326591133
- Cited by
- 238
- References
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- FWCI
- 27.50
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- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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