Philosophy of Social Science Philosophical Issues in Social Thought |
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| Author:
| Benton, Ted
Craib, Ian |
| Series title: | Traditions in Social Theory Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-333-77498-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $160.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the first book in the new series, is a comprehensive introduction to philosophical problems in the social sciences, encompassing traditional and contemporary perspectives. It is readily accessible, with a firm emphasis on communicating difficult philosophical ideas clearly and effectively to those from outside this discipline. Ted Benton and Ian Craib move systematically through major topic areas, from positivism to post-structuralism, using a wide variety of examples and...
More DescriptionThis is the first book in the new series, is a comprehensive introduction to philosophical problems in the social sciences, encompassing traditional and contemporary perspectives. It is readily accessible, with a firm emphasis on communicating difficult philosophical ideas clearly and effectively to those from outside this discipline. Ted Benton and Ian Craib move systematically through major topic areas, from positivism to post-structuralism, using a wide variety of examples and cases to illustrate key themes.