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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A theory proposed by Anthony Giddens in an attempt to reconcile theoretical dichotomies of social systems such as agency/structure, subjective/objective, and micro/macro perspectives. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From structure + -ation.

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