Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Towards Pragmatism
Patrick Baert
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paperback. * A comprehensive analysis of central perspectives in the philosophy of the social sciences. * Places key writers in their social and political contexts, helping to make their ideas meaningful to students. * Shows how these authors' views have practical uses in empirical research. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
In this ground-breaking new text, Patrick Baert analyses the central perspectives in the philosophy of social science, critically investigating the work of Durkheim, Weber, Popper, critical realism, critical theory, and Rorty's neo pragmatism.
In this ground-breaking new text, Patrick Baert analyses the central perspectives in the philosophy of social science, critically investigating the work of Durkheim, Weber, Popper, critical realism, critical theory, and Rorty's neo pragmatism.
- Places key writers in their social and political contexts, helping to make their ideas meaningful to students.
- Shows how these authors’ views have practical uses in empirical research.
- Lively approach that makes complex ideas understandable to upper-level students, as well as having scholarly appeal.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745622477
SKU
V9780745622477
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About Patrick Baert
Patrick Baert is University Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge
Reviews for Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Towards Pragmatism
“Baert’s summary of influential perspectives in the history of social-scientific concept formation is very useful and can be recommended as a current brand-leader amongst textbooks in this field ... This book extends its scope beyond the provision of reliable summary and it leads theory forward in an engaged and productive direction.” British Journal of Socioliogy “Patrick Baert has written ... Read more