... by Merton's second year they were publishing together. While at Harvard, Merton spent much of his time reading essays by Emile Durkheim. Merton was also influenced by such thinkers as George Sarton, Pitirim Sorokin, Talcott Parsons, and L.J. Henderson. While attending Harvard University, Merton took a course ... through innovation. These people are considered deviant in giving up their goal of success, yet still being viewed as good citizens because of their adherence to rules. Adaptation V, rebellion, like retreatism, rejects both the cultural goals and cultural means. Rebels, however, ...

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