Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
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This thematic issue aims to reconsider the potentials and shortcomings of functional lines of thinking in current sociology. This is important because, despite strong criticism, functional reasoning is still present in social theory and research. However, references often remain hidden. As a consequence, potentials cannot unfold nor can shortcomings be reflected. We aim to stimulate a debate on different functionalisms and reflect upon their uses as a theoretical approach, method or heuristic device.
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@article{Besio2026Introduction,
title = {Introduction: Current functional lines of thinking in sociological theory and research},
author = {Cristina Besio and Raimund Hasse},
journal = {Thesis Eleven},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1177/07255136261495601},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/07255136261495601}
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