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Social Theory and Social Practice - with a new introduction the author (Hardcover)
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Social Theory and Social Practice - with a new introduction the author (Hardcover)
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Social Theory and Social Practice is a unique effort at applied
social theory. Hans L. Zetterberg believes that social research has
now advanced so far that social scientists can give advice without
being restricted to new research projects. They can use previously
proven theories as the basis for sound practical recommendations.
This approach has profound implications in the application of
social science to problems in business management, labor strife,
government decision-making, in such areas as education, health and
human welfare. It remains a pioneering discourse for practitioners
of social research and social policy. Zetterberg gives a searching
review of the various ways in which social practitioners attempt to
use the accumulated knowledge of social science. He proceeds with a
compact summary of the knowledge of the academicians of social
science, noting that practitioners are often unaware of much useful
academic knowledge. The process by which this knowledge is
transformed into practical advice is spelled out in detail, and is
illustrated with examples from an actual consultation about
problems faced by an art museum that wanted to increase its
audience. Chapter 1 identifies the problem; chapter 2, "The
Knowledge of Social Practitioners," outlines practitioners'
reliance on scientific knowledge; chapter 3, "The Knowledge of
Social Theorists," discusses sociological terms and sociological
law; chapter 4, "The Practical Use of Social Theory through
Scholarly Consultants," explores the actual specificity of social
theory and its uses, while the concluding chapter examines the uses
of consultants, covering some prerequisites for the successful use
of applied science. The book rejects the widespread view that in
order to put social science to use, we have to popularize its
content. Zetterberg's approach is rather to translate a client's
problem into a powerful theoretical statement, the solution to
which is calculated and then presented to the client as
down-to-earth advice. This volume will be of immediate interest to
scholars in the field of social theory; to consultants and
practitioners who give advice on social problems and policy
decisions; and to executives who use advice from social scientists.
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