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Introduction to the Social Sciences (RLE Social Theory) - With Special Reference to their Methods (Hardcover)
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Introduction to the Social Sciences (RLE Social Theory) - With Special Reference to their Methods (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory
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Professor Duverger at last provides the student with an overall
view of the methodology of the social sciences. He briefly traces
the origin of the notion of a social science, showing how it
emerged from social philosophy. Its essential elements and
pre-conditions are described; the splintering of social science
into specialist disciplines is explained, and the need for a
general sociology confirmed. The techniques of observation used by
social scientists are dealt with in some detail and the unity of
the social sciences is illustrated by examples of the universal
application of these techniques. Documentary evidence in its
various forms are described along with the basic analytical
techniques, including quantitative methods and content analysis.
Other methods of gathering information through polls, interviews,
attitude scales and participant observation are all described.
Professor Duverger brings together the different kinds of analysis
used to assess the information thus gathered. Arguing that
observing and theorizing are not two different stages or levels of
research, he examines the practical value and difficulties of
general sociological theories, partial theories and models and
working hypotheses. He both describes and assesses the limitations
of experiment and the scope of comparative methods in the social
sciences. He then gives elementary instructions for using and
assessing the value of mathematical techniques. The possibilities
of presenting social phenomena through graphs and charts are also
explored. There are useful book lists and diagrams.
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