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Did Parsons contribute to the establishment of Harvard’s Department of Social Relations?

  • Yes

  • No

  • No, he tried but failed

  • He contributed but not significantly

Answer

Yes, Parsons was a member of the committee that helped to establish Harvard’s Department of Social Relations in 1946. Parsons was one of the first faculty members in the department, and he helped to shape its curriculum and research agenda. The department was unique in its time for bringing together scholars from a variety of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and anthropology.
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