Question

Which american sociologist's work most closely followed the functionalist tradition of analyzing social phenomena based on the role they played in society?

Answer 1

Talcott Parsons, is  american sociologist's work most closely followed the functionalist tradition of analyzing social phenomena based on the role they played in society by being known through his works on social action theory and structural functionalism. Parson is known in the 20th century in the field of Sociology.