One of his early works was a case study of the war bond loan appeal made by Kate Smith. His theories
One of his early works was a case study of the war bond loan appeal made by Kate Smith. His theories of deviance are summed up in a chart that plots Cultural goals against Institutionalised means, with rebellion defined as new goals and new means. One of his better known theories was built upon by Robert Agnew and regards the relationship between social structures and crime. He discussed the process by which the developers of a process or idea are forgotten, obliteration by incorporation, and in his  most famous work contrasts "middle range" theories with grand theories. He also discussed positive feedback loops based on expectations, which this thinker called the self-fulfilling prophecy. For 10 points name this sociologist who also coined the term "role mode," developed Strain Theory, and wrote Social Theory and Social Structure.
One of his early works was a case study of the war bond loan appeal made by Kate Smith.
Robert King Merton