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social science subjects > sociology > social theory > microbehaviorist theory > elementary theory
social science subjects > sociology > social theory > schools and theoretical approaches > elementary theory

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elementary theory  

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  • Elementary theory is a theory for human activity in social relations embedded in social structures. The theory takes the following form: Fundamental concepts are introduced by interpreting network points and arcs such as those of Figure 1. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Theory; Elementary Theory]

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