A history of sociological research methods in America, 1920-1960

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A history of sociological research methods in America, 1920-1960

Jennifer Platt

(Ideas in context / edited by Quentin Skinner (general editor) ... [et al.], 40)

Cambridge University Press, 1996

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Bibliography: p. 282-315

Includes index

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Description

This is the first book on the general history of US sociological research. It provides systematic archival, documentary, and interview data which question conventional views on research methods, developing our understanding of both the history of social thought, and the settings in which social research is produced.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Writing on method
  • 3. Scientism
  • 4. Theory and practice
  • 5. Funding and research methods
  • 6. Social structures of academic life
  • 7. Reputation, exemplars and origin myths
  • 8. Conclusion
  • Appendix.

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