A History of Sociological Research Methods in America, 1920-1960

ISBN-13: 9780521646499 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 352 str.

Jennifer Platt; Quentin Skinner; James Tully

Opis

This is the first book on the general history of U.S. sociological research methods. It provides systematic archival, documentary and interview data that question conventional views, showing that the extensive work done on sociological theory gives only a partial picture of the history of sociology. Research practice is affected by many other factors. This detailed study develops our understanding both of the history of social thought, and the settings in which social research is produced, raising wider issues of method in the history of ideas.

Recenzje

' … this book is not only a study of the history of sociological research methods in America, but it is an excellent piece of sociological research itself.' Shulamit Reinharz, Journal for the History of the Behavioral Sciences 'This is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of what really went on in US universities at a key point in the development of sociology and an almighty sideswipe at a great deal of the discipline's subordination to theorists from within and without the subject. Sociologists should not just order this book for the library and leave it to gather dust. Buy it, study it and reflect on the state of their subject.' Frank Webster, The Times Higher Education Supplement

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Writing on method; 3. Scientism; 4. Theory and practice; 5. Funding and research methods; 6. Social structures of academic life; 7. Reputation, exemplars and origin myths; 8. Conclusion; Appendix.