Making Social Science Matter: Why Social Inquiry Fails and How It Can Succeed Again Contributor(s): Flyvbjerg, Bent (Author), Sampson, Steven (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0511810504 ISBN-13: 9780511810503 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $213.75 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Research |
Dewey: 300.1 |
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Publisher Description: Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to social science, 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 science is 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 provides essential reading for all those in the social and behavioral sciences. |