Category Archives: Relational agency

Relational Sociology: A New Paradigm for the Social Sciences

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

‘Simultaneous invention’ has become commonplace in the natural sciences, but is still virtually unknown within the sphere of social science. The convergence of two highly compatible versions of Critical Realism from two independent sources is a striking exception. Pierpaolo Donati’s … Continue reading →

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Engaging with the World: Agency, Institutions, Historical Formations

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

This title reflects the general theme of the 2010 IACR annual conference that was held in Padova, Italy, the aim of which was to provide a fresh view on some cultural and structural changes involving Western societies after the world … Continue reading →

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Relational Agency: Relational Sociology, Agency and Interaction

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

This article explores how the concept of agency in social theory changes when it is conceptualized as a relational rather than an individual phenomenon. It begins with a critique of the structure/agency debate, particularly of how this emerges in the … Continue reading →