Description
| Product ID: | 9780521775687 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Making Social Science Matter |
| Subtitle: | Why Social Inquiry Fails and How it Can Succeed Again |
| Authors: | Author: Bent Flyvbjerg, Steven Sampson |
| Page Count: | 212 |
| Subjects: | Social theory, Social theory |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to social and behavioral science, including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and practical examples. Bent Flyvbjerg shows why social science fails to emulate natural science. He then identifies the strength of social science in its rich, reflexive analysis of values and power. Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to the social and behavioral sciences including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and examples of practical application. Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science and produce normal theory? Bent Flyvbjerg argues that the strength of social sciences lies in its rich, reflexive analysis of values and power, essential to the social and economic development of any society. Richly informed, powerfully argued, and clearly written, this book opens up a new future for the social sciences. Its empowering message will make it required reading for students and academics across the social and behavioral sciences. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2001-01-15 |
