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Sociological Explanation as Translation
Contributor(s): Turner, Stephen P. (Author)
ISBN: 0521297737     ISBN-13: 9780521297738
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
OUR PRICE:   $39.89  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 1980
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - General
Dewey: 301
LCCN: 79-26414
Series: Cambridge Computer Science Texts
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6" W x 9" (0.42 lbs) 124 pages
 
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First published in 1980, this book examines the nature of sociological explanation. The tactics of interpretive sociology have often remained obscure because of confusion over the nature of the evidence for interpretation and the nature of decisions among alternative interpretations. In providing an account of the problem of interpretive sociological claims, the author argues that there is rationality to interpretation. He also presents a fresh view of the relationship between qualitative and statistical claims and shows their complementary character. Dr. Turner's lucid and comprehensive analysis breaks new ground in its fundamental re-examination of the conceptual basis for "explaining" social behaviour. By its call for more rigourous conceptual sophistication in attempted explanations of social behaviour, this book will stimulate controversy and lively discussion among sociologists.