ISBN:
9780231521840
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0231521847
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xii, 320 p.)
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ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library
Series Statement:
A Columbia
Series Statement:
A Columbia/SSRC book
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Robert K. Merton
DDC:
301.092
Keywords:
Merton, Robert King 1910-2003
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Merton, Robert King
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Merton, Robert King 1910-2003
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Merton, Robert King
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Sociologists United States
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Sociology United States
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Science Social aspects
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Science Philosophy
;
Sociologists
;
Sociology
;
Science Social aspects
;
Science Philosophy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; General
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Regional Studies
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology ; General
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Science ; Philosophy
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Science ; Social aspects
;
Sociologists
;
Sociology
;
United States
;
Electronic book
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
"Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century, producing clear theories and innovative research that continue to shape multiple disciplines. Merton's reach can be felt in the study of social structure, social psychology, deviance, professions, organizations, culture, and science. Yet for all his fame, Merton is only partially understood. He is treated by scholars as a functional analyst, when in truth his contributions transcend paradigm
Abstract:
Gathering together twelve major sociologists, Craig Calhoun launches a thorough reconsideration of Merton's achievements and inspires a renewed engagement with sociological theory. Merton's work addressed the challenges of integrating research and theory. It connected different fields of empirical research and spoke to the importance of overcoming divisions between allegedly pure and applied sociology. Merton realized the value of sociological methods that respect the institutional analysis of science and knowledge. By bringing together different aspects of his work in one volume, Calhoun illuminates the interdisciplinary & -and unifying & -dimensions of Merton's approach, while also advancing the intellectual agenda of an increasingly vital area of study."--Jacket
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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