Chapter 11 Negotiated Order and Structural Ordering Differential conceptualization of the “nature” of order and change and their relationships reflects one of the great divides between various so ciological positions and traditions. Order translates easily and frequently into stability and structure, while change translates into instability and interaction. Every theory of action has pronounced implications for how such matters are conceived. So, in this concluding chapter I will first outline the Pragmatist/interactionist position on order and change, in cluding my earlier extension of it through the concept of “negotiated order.” Then I will suggest some implications of an interactionist theory of action for extending still further the position represented by what has come to be called “the negotiated-order approach.” The detailing of these • implications should also serve as a reminder of the materials and themes already presented. First, I will briefly summarize some matters discussed in the book. After a deliberately autobiographical introduction to this Pragmatist derived interactionist theory of action (acting), a lengthy list of assump tions behind that theory was presented. These assumptions are very use ful for understanding the Chicago interactionist tradition as it has been influenced by Pragmatism, and lead to a theory of action that embodies ‘‘ them. My formal statement of this theory is built around the concept of trajectory and a set of related concepts. All of these, including also the methodological perspective and the concept of “conditional matrix,” take into account the overwhelmingly important temporality inherent in courses of action. Major topics that were then discussed—always in terms of action and interaction—included work and its relations with other -. forms of action, the body, thought processes, symbolizing, social worlds and arenas, representation, the interplay of routine and creative action, • ànd the relevance of the concept of social worlds to understanding and 4 studying contemporary society. Consideration of these exemplifying top
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