The Uncertain Science (Routledge Revivals): Criticism of Sociological Formalism

ISBN-13: 9780415610599 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 220 str.

Ahmed Gurnah;Alan Scott;¬Abar

Opis

This clear and assured text reveals the blind alleys of sociological theory and research. The authors present a bold and persuasive case for abandoning the quest for foundationalism in the social science.

Spis treści

Part I Formalism and the formation of sociological discourse  1. Empiricism and positivism in history and sociology  2. Philosophical formalism and the development of sociology  Part II Formalism in contemporary sociology  3. Claude Levi-Strauss: universal categories and the end of racism  4. Jurgen Habermas: universal categories and the primary of the Occient  Part III Some consequences of formalism for sociological analysis  5. Modernization, modernity and beyond: recent trends in social theory  6. Conclusion: theory and history