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Understanding China through Big Data - Applications of Theory-oriented Quantitative Approaches (Hardcover)
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Understanding China through Big Data - Applications of Theory-oriented Quantitative Approaches (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology
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Chen, He and Yan present a range of applications of multiple-source
big data to core areas of contemporary sociology, demonstrating how
a theory-guided approach to macrosociology can help to understand
social change in China, especially where traditional approaches are
limited by constrained and biased data. In each chapter of the
book, the authors highlight an application of theory-guided
macrosociology that has the potential to reinvigorate an ambitious,
open-minded and bold approach to sociological research. These
include social stratification, social networks, medical care, and
online behaviours among many others. This research approach focuses
on macro-level social process and phenomena by using quantitative
models to statistically test for associations and causalities
suggested by a clearly hypothesised social theory. By deploying
theory-oriented macrosociology where it can best assure macro-level
robustness and reliability, big data applications can be more
relevant to and guided by social theory. An essential read for
sociologists with an interest in quantitative and macro-scale
research methods, which also provides fascinating insights into
Chinese society as a demonstration of the utility of its
methodology.
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