Objectivity in Social Research - Softcover

Myrdal, Gunnar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0394438841 ISBN 13: 9780394438849

Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 1969

Synopsis

Gunnar Myrdal's new book is a major statement about the myth of objectivity in research and the important role that our biases actually play. Originally presented at the Wimmer Lectures at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this book is addressed primarily to students and practitioners of the social sciences. Dr. Myrdal questions the existence of "scientific" objectivity and points to the many biases that permeate our approach to social problems. How can we deal with these biases, which form a major part of our heritage and education? Dr. Myrdal points to the genuine solutions as well as to the various forms of escapism often resorted to. Though brief, this is a major statement, the summation of a lifetime and a forthright attack on some dangerous and pervasive pretenses.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1969
• ISBN 10: 0394438841
• ISBN 13: 9780394438849
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 111