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Jason Glynos - Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory - 9780415462129 - V9780415462129
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Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory

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Description for Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.

The Social Science Wars have precipitated a renewed interest in the character, purpose and methods of social science. Positivists and naturalists are criticized by interpretivists and critical theorists, while quantitative researchers are challenged by those who favour qualitative and ethnographic techniques. In turn, mainstream social scientists have responded with a vigorous defence and restatement of their commitments.

Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory proposes a novel approach to practising social and political analysis based on the role of logics. The authors articulate a distinctive perspective on social science explanation that avoids the problems of scientism and subjectivism ... Read more

While the first part of the book critically engages with lawlike, interpretivist and causal approaches to critical explanation, the second part elaborates an alternative grammar of concepts informed by an ontological stance rooted in poststructuralist theory. In developing this approach, a number of empirical cases are included to illustrate its basic concepts and logics, ranging from the apartheid regime in South Africa to recent changes in higher education.

The book will be a valuable tool for scholars and researchers in a variety of related fields of study in the social sciences, especially the disciplines of political science and political theory, international relations, social theory, cultural studies, anthropology and philosophy.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
266
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415462129
SKU
V9780415462129
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Ref
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About Jason Glynos
Jason Glynos is a Lecturer in Political Theory in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, UK. He is also Director of the Masters Programme in Ideology and Discourse Analysis at the University of Essex. David Howarth is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, UK. He is ... Read more

Reviews for Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory
'Logics of Critical Explanation in Social and Political Theory is an exceptionally valuable contribution to political and social theory from a post-structuralist perspective. Erudite, balanced, and supported by revealing case-studies, the book explores the inner logic of a critical approach and places it convincingly amidst a rich tapestry of methods and strategies. Political scientists, political theorists, and philosophers of the ... Read more

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