Constructing Social Theories presents to the reader a range of strategies for constructing theories, and in a clear, rigorous, and imaginative manner, illustrates how they can be applied.
About the Author: Arthur L. Stinchcombe is professor of sociology, political science, and organization behavior at Northwestern University.
320 Pages
Social Science, Sociology
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Constructing Social Theories presents to the reader a range of strategies for constructing theories, and in a clear, rigorous, and imaginative manner, illustrates how they can be applied. Arthur L. Stinchcombe argues that theories should not be invented in the abstract or applied "a priori" to a problem but should be dictated by the nature of the data to be explained. This work was awarded the Sorokin prize by the American Sociological Association as the book that made an outstanding contribution to the progress of sociology in 1970."
Book Synopsis
Constructing Social Theories presents to the reader a range of strategies for constructing theories, and in a clear, rigorous, and imaginative manner, illustrates how they can be applied. Arthur L. Stinchcombe argues that theories should not be invented in the abstract--or applied a priori to a problem--but should be dictated by the nature of the data to be explained. This work was awarded the Sorokin prize by the American Sociological Association as the book that made an outstanding contribution to the progress of sociology in 1970.
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This book presents to the reader a range of strategies for constructing theories, and in a clear, rigorous, and imaginative manners, illustrates how they can be applied.
About the Author
Arthur L. Stinchcombe is professor of sociology, political science, and organization behavior at Northwestern University. He is the author of numerous books, including Theoretical Methods in Social History; Economic Sociology; and Stratification and Organization.
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Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Sociology
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Arthur L Stinchcombe
Language: English
Street Date: July 15, 1987
TCIN: 1013393893
UPC: 9780226774848
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-5867
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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