Theorist

Peter Blau

1918–2002 Social exchange theory / sociology

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Exchange

Details

Nationality: American

Classifications

Holder: Individual
Source of authority: ObservationReason
Subject: Human centred
Mode of transmission: Text drawing
Knowledge type: Propositional
Epistemic cluster: Western philosophical

Connections

proposed Social Exchange Theory

Sources

Peter M. Blau. Exchange and Power in Social Life. John Wiley & Sons, 1964.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Peter Blau." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/peter-blau/. Accessed July 17, 2026.