Naturalism and social science: a post-empiricist philosophy of social science

Auteur :
Thomas, David
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521296601
Date de publication :
24 janv. 1980
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
340 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 1979 text addresses the ways in which the dominant theories in large areas of Western social science have been subject to strong criticisms, resulting in empiricist views being replaced by an emphasis on the potential obstinacy of theory in the face of the empirical world.