Par·sons (pär s nz), Talcott 1902-1979. American sociologist noted for developing the structural-functional approach to studying social systems. Par·son i·an (pär-s n -n) adj. |
| Parsons, William. Third Earl of Rosse. 1800-1867. British astronomer known for his improvements to telescope construction. |
Parsons [ˈpɑːsənz]
n
1. (Biographies / Parsons, Sir Charles Algernon (1854-1931) M, English, TECHNOLOGY: engineer) Sir Charles Algernon. 1854-1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine
2. (Biographies / Parsons, Gram (1946-1973) M, US, MUSIC: country singer, MUSIC: songwriter) Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946-73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968-70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)
3. (Biographies / Parsons, Talcott (1902-1979) M, US, SOCIAL SCIENCE: sociologist) Talcott. 1902-79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)
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| Noun | 1. | Parsons - United States sociologist (1902-1979) |
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