Morphogenesis Answers Its Critics

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'Margaret Archer has created the most original sociological framework combining structure, culture and agency to help us account for social change as morphogenesis - change generating further change without moving in a single predefined direction. In Morphogenesis Answers Its Critics, she provides a reflexive view of how she made her way through the world of contemporary social sciences, controversy after controversy. It is both challenging and helpful for all narrow specialists (myself included) who try to rethink their practice in the context of contemporary challenges and transitions.' Emmanuel Lazega, Professeur des universites, Institut Universitaire de France 'For over two decades now, Margaret Archer's morphogenetic approach to social explanation has sparked great interest but also opposition from different quarters. In this spirited volume, Archer responds to each of her major critics, making for a lively engagement that advances the conversation for both critics and supporters of the morphogenetic approach. Thus, for all engaged in the approach, whether pro or con, this statement is must reading.' Douglas Porpora, Professor of Sociology, Drexel University