American sociologist noted for analyzing social structures in terms of their social functions. Par·son′i·an(pär-sō′nē-ən)adj. ,WilliamThird Earl of Rosse. 1800-1867. British astronomer who constructed what was then the largest telescope in the world, incorporating many innovations in ...
I think each of these two posts describes turning a knob too far one way. Dan’s post argues that it isn’t the software that matters so much; we should care about the value delivered to the business instead. I buy this argument to a significant degree. However, as professionals, we ...
After more than a decade with the company, Chuck Harrington has retired and appointed Carey Smith to the role of president and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to her current duties, Carey is also responsible for our operational business lines and the functions that are critical to supporting...
Drawing on Durkheim’s ideas, the AmericansociologistTalcott Parsons outlined what has become the accepted functionalist view of education. Writing in the late 1950s Parsons argues that after primarysocializationwithin the family, the school takes over as the focus socializing agency. Preparing the chil...
I think each of these two posts describes turning a knob too far one way. Dan’s post argues that it isn’t the software that matters so much; we should care about the value delivered to the business instead. I buy this argument to a significant degree. However, as professionals, we ...
Former legislator and BVI cultural icon, Eileene Parsons recently used a sports programme on local radio to express dissatisfaction that a number of the territory’s elected are absent from official functions and events. Parsons said she found it particularly deplorable that many members of the Hous...
carlo ratti on why 'different forms of intelligence are needed to protect our planet' in an interview with designboom, carlo ratti unpacks the theme of the 2025 venice architecture biennale, 'intelligens. natural. artificial. collective.'
Millions of people get sick by drinking contaminated water, and this is the primary reason why drinking purified water is necessary. As you are responsible for your family’s health, you must be cautious about the kind of water they are using every day. ...
Family: Son of Lorenzo L. Parsons (electronics technician) and Isabelle J. Parsons (homemaker); married Laura Bush (child psychologist); children: three. Career: Governor Nelson Rockefeller (New York), 1974–1976, counsel; President Gerald R. Ford's domestic policy office, 1974–1976, senior ...