Knowledge and the Social Sciences: Theory, Method, Practice: Theory, Method and Practice (Understanding Social Change)

David Goldblatt

ISBN 10: 0415222869 / ISBN 13: 9780415222860

Published by Routledge 06/07/2000, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knowledge and the Social Sciences: Theory, Method, Practice: Theory, Method and Practice (Understanding Social Change)
• Publisher: Routledge 06/07/2000
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415222869
• ISBN 13: 9780415222860
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

It can no longer be taken for granted that existing expert knowledges will be greeted as the undisputed truth. Social change in the 20th century has brought with it the realization that all forms of knowledge, the social sciences included, must be seen and understood in their social contexts. This book provides an introduction to key philosophical and epistemological issues in the social sciences, to both positivist and interpretative methodologies, through comparing and evaluating the debates surrounding change in the areas of medicine, religion, politics and the environment.

About the Author

John Allen is a Senior Lecturer in Economic Geography, Peter Braham is a Lecturer in Sociology and Paul Lewis is Senior Lecturer in Politics, all at the Open University.

David Held is Professor of Politics and Sociology at the Open University. Anthony G. McGrew is Senior Lecturer in Government at the Open University. David Goldblatt is Lecturer in Social Sciences at the Open University. Jonathan Perraton is Lecturer in Economics at Sheffield University.