Description: Making Social Science Matter Why Social Inquiry Fails And How It Can Succeed Again By Bent Flyvbjerg Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to social science, including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and examples of practical application. Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science and produce normal theory? Bent Flyvbjerg argues that the strength of social science is in its rich, reflexive analysis of values and power, essential to the social and economic development of any society. Richly informed, powerfully argued, and clearly written, this book provides essential reading for all those in the social and behavioral sciences. Table of Content1. The science wars: a way out; Part I. Why Social Science has Failed as Science: 2. Rationality, body, and intuition in human learning; 3. Is theory possible in social science?; 4. Context counts; Part II. How Social Science Can Matter Again: 5. Values in social and political inquiry; 6. The power of example; 7. The significance of conflict and power to social science; 8. Empowering Aristotle; 9. Methodological guidelines for a reformed social science; 10. Examples and illustrations: narratives of value and power; 11. Social science that matters; Notes; Index. Please view pictures for an accurate description of the item and conditionAll measurements are approximate. Ours is a smoke-free, pet-friendly home.Due to the range of viewing device configurations, actual item colours might differ slightly from the photographs. Whenever possible, I use recycled packing materials to ship items. This does not impact the quality of the items in any way. If you do not receive your item as described, please contact me as soon as possible.
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Level: Intermediate
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Subject: Social Science, Sociology & Criminology, Social Theory, Research Methods in Sociology, Sociology of Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Educational Level: University, College
Language: English
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Name: Making Social Science Matter
Subject Area: Sociology of Science
Author: Bent Flyvbjerg
Field of Study: Sociology & Criminology
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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