Format:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 177 pages)
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digital, PDF file(s)
ISBN:
9780511488801
Content:
Over the past few decades serious reservations have been expressed about the explanatory power of sociological theory and research. In this important book, leading social theorist Peter Hedström outlines the foundations of an analytically oriented sociology that seeks to address this criticism. Building on his earlier influential contributions to contemporary debates, Professor Hedström argues for a systematic development of sociological theory so that it has the explanatory power and precision to inform sociological research and understanding. He discusses various mechanisms of action and interaction and shows how strong links can be forged between the micro and the macro, and between theory and empirical research. Combining approaches to theory and methodology and using extensive examples to illustrate how they might be applied, this clear, concise and original book will appeal to a broad range of social scientists
Content:
The analytical tradition in sociology -- Social mechanisms and explanatory theory -- Action and interaction -- Social interaction and social change -- On causal modelling -- Quantitative research, agent-based modelling, and theories of the social (with Yvonne Aberg) -- Coda
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521792295
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521796675
Additional Edition:
Print version ISBN 9780521792295
Language:
English
Subjects:
Sociology
Keywords:
Soziologie
;
Analytische Methode
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511488801
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