A. R. Radcliffe-Brown

Anthropology British 1881 – 1955 102 quotes

A key figure in British social anthropology, known for developing structural functionalism and emphasizing the study of social structures.

Quotes by A. R. Radcliffe-Brown

The concept of function implies a system of which the parts are interdependent.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

The social structure of a society is the network of social relations.

On Social Structure 1940

The study of social structure is the study of the enduring patterns of social relations.

On Social Structure 1940

The function of a social institution is its contribution to the maintenance of the social system.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

Social anthropology seeks to discover the general laws of social life.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The social anthropologist is interested in the regularities of social life.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The concept of function is essential for understanding social phenomena.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

Social structure is the arrangement of persons in a society.

On Social Structure 1940

The study of social structure is the study of the forms of association.

On Social Structure 1940

The function of a social custom is the part it plays in the social life of the community.

The Andaman Islanders 1922

Social anthropology is a nomothetic science.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The social anthropologist aims to establish generalizations about human society.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The concept of function helps us to understand how societies maintain themselves.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

Social structure is the framework of social relations.

On Social Structure 1940

The study of social structure is the study of the organization of society.

On Social Structure 1940

The function of a social system is to satisfy the needs of its members.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

Social anthropology is a scientific discipline.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The social anthropologist seeks to explain social phenomena.

Structure and Function in Primitive Society 1952

The concept of function is a tool for sociological analysis.

On the Concept of Function in Social Science 1935

Social structure is the pattern of social relations.

On Social Structure 1940