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First published in 1973, this book is concerned with the question
of whether Sociology is, or ought to be, a theoretical science.
Keith Dixon argues that the pretence to the theoretical is a
hindrance to the development of the field of Sociology, which
devalues significant empirical work by giving status to research
findings only in so far as they relate to often arbitrary
theoretical concerns. Dixon addresses the historical dimension in
the explanation of human nature and rational action. This reissue
will be of particular value to students and academics with an
interest in the empirical and theoretical methodology applied to
Sociological research.
Unashamedly polemical, this reissue of Freedom & Equality,
first published in 1986, presents a strong and persuasively argued
case for democratic socialism. In contrast to many recent books
justifying conservatism and varieties of Marxism, Keith Dixon
defends the two great principles underpinning democratic socialism
a " freedom and equality. He aims both to restore the idea of
freedom to its proper place in the political vocabulary of the left
and to defend a stark version of freedom as absence of constraint.
Only this version of freedom, he argues, is consistent with the
proper defence of civil liberties. Dixon also defends radical
egalitarianism from its critics, who either repudiate its full
force or reject it out of hand. He believes that freedom and
equality are potentially realizable socialist goals, that
democratic socialism is not necessarily linked with fraternalism,
and a " above all a " that it should be based upon a firm and
consistent conception of individuality.
This is a fascinating biography of Aston Villa hero, Jackie Sewell.
Based on hours of indepth interviews with Jackie, this title tells
the story of the footballer who was 'worth his weight in gold'.
Aston Villa Football Club is steeped in football history and many
books have been written on the successes of 'The Villans'.
Alongside their achievements on the field, they have produced a
number of star players who have made significant contributions to
football history. One such player is the unsung hero, Jackie
Sewell. Jackie Sewell enjoyed his most successful period as a
professional footballer at Villa Park but he also graced the fields
of English football with Notts County and Sheffield Wednesday. In
1950, he was transferred from Nottingham to Sheffield for a world
record fee and was known as the footballer who was 'worth his
weight in gold'. This biography is based on in-depth interviews
with Jackie in his Nottingham home and delving through his massive
collection of football memorabilia - the book includes photographs
of previously never seen personal memorabilia that Jackie has
stored meticulously and kept private until now. Jackie pioneered
soccer in three African Countries, establishing the coaching
programmes which have now resulted in virtually every current
Premier League side having an African contingent of players. In
1953 the England International side were acknowledged as being the
'world champions' until one fateful day at Wembley when they were
crushed 6-3 by the then Olympic champions, Hungary. Jackie talks
openly about his memories of that game and the reasons why England
were so heavily defeated. Without doubt, 87-year-old Jackie has
some fascinating recollections of football in the 50s and is not
afraid to tell his explosive story. This book is a must for all
football fans but particularly supporters of Notts County,
Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Hull City (where Jackie ended
his career) as it will transport you to a time when the game was
bigger than the players and when success was not measured purely in
monetary terms.
First published in 1980, this book presents a study of knowledge
and the patterns of social and scientific thought. Keith Dixon
argues that traditional and contemporary formulations of the
sociology of knowledge involve a series of fallacies, and the claim
to reduce knowledge to ideology devalues the role of reasoned
inquiry. Chapters discuss such areas as the theories of Marx and
Mannheim, the sociology of science, and religious belief. With a
detailed conclusion analysing the foundations and limits of the
sociology of knowledge, this reissue will provide an interesting
and useful analysis to students of Sociology.
Most professional sociologists claim that sociology is, or ought to
be, a theoretical science. Keith Dixon argues here that this claim
is formulated in such a way that a proper evaluation of its status
is extremely difficult, and that the contingent objections to the
possibility of sociological theorizing are sufficiently strong for
such activity to be labelled as pretence. He believes that pretence
to the theoretical is a hindrance to the development of sociology
proper. It devalues significant empirical work by giving status to
research findings only in so far as they relate to often
arbitrarily conceived 'theoretical' concerns; it leads to a
systematic neglect of the historical dimension in the explanation
of human behaviour; and it sets up ideals of explanation whose
pursuit leads to sterility, frustration and even intellectual
corruption. Keith Dixon emphasizes, however, that in attacking the
contingent possibility of theory, he does not mean to devalue
empirical expertise, analytic skill or the exercise of disciplined
speculative intelligence. The argument of his book is that
intelligence can only flourish when released from the constraints
of attempting to justify the unjustifiable.
Most professional sociologists claim that sociology is, or ought to
be, a theoretical science. Keith Dixon argues here that this claim
is formulated in such a way that a proper evaluation of its status
is extremely difficult, and that the contingent objections to the
possibility of sociological theorizing are sufficiently strong for
such activity to be labelled as pretence. He believes that pretence
to the theoretical is a hindrance to the development of sociology
proper. It devalues significant empirical work by giving status to
research findings only in so far as they relate to often
arbitrarily conceived 'theoretical' concerns; it leads to a
systematic neglect of the historical dimension in the explanation
of human behaviour; and it sets up ideals of explanation whose
pursuit leads to sterility, frustration and even intellectual
corruption. Keith Dixon emphasizes, however, that in attacking the
contingent possibility of theory, he does not mean to devalue
empirical expertise, analytic skill or the exercise of disciplined
speculative intelligence. The argument of his book is that
intelligence can only flourish when released from the constraints
of attempting to justify the unjustifiable.
First published in 1973, this book is concerned with the question
of whether Sociology is, or ought to be, a theoretical science.
Keith Dixon argues that the pretence to the theoretical is a
hindrance to the development of the field of Sociology, which
devalues significant empirical work by giving status to research
findings only in so far as they relate to often arbitrary
theoretical concerns. Dixon addresses the historical dimension in
the explanation of human nature and rational action. This reissue
will be of particular value to students and academics with an
interest in the empirical and theoretical methodology applied to
Sociological research.
First published in 1980, this book presents a study of knowledge
and the patterns of social and scientific thought. Keith Dixon
argues that traditional and contemporary formulations of the
sociology of knowledge involve a series of fallacies, and the claim
to reduce knowledge to ideology devalues the role of reasoned
inquiry. Chapters discuss such areas as the theories of Marx and
Mannheim, the sociology of science and of religious belief. With a
detailed conclusion analysing the foundations and limits of the
sociology of knowledge, this reissue will provide an interesting
and useful analysis for students of Sociology.
Unashamedly polemical, this reissue of Freedom & Equality,
first published in 1986, presents a strong and persuasively argued
case for democratic socialism. In contrast to many recent books
justifying conservatism and varieties of Marxism, Keith Dixon
defends the two great principles underpinning democratic socialism
- freedom and equality. He aims both to restore the idea of freedom
to its proper place in the political vocabulary of the left and to
defend a stark version of freedom as absence of constraint. Only
this version of freedom, he argues, is consistent with the proper
defence of civil liberties. Dixon also defends radical
egalitarianism from its critics, who either repudiate its full
force or reject it out of hand. He believes that freedom and
equality are potentially realizable socialist goals, that
democratic socialism is not necessarily linked with fraternalism,
and - above all - that it should be based upon a firm and
consistent conception of individuality.
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