First published in 1976, this book is concerned with the nature of classification in the social sciences. Its thesis is that classifications are dependent upon and are derived from theoretical explanations. Classification is not a theoretically neutral typification or ordering of social forms. This is because objects classified – societies, social institutions – are not given to knowledge independently of the categories which construct them and because the categories of classification are themselves the products of theories.
| ISBN: | 9780415572996 |
| Publication date: | 14th March 2011 |
| Author: | Paul Q Hirst |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 138 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Social theory Social classes |
First published in 1976, this book is concerned with the nature of classification in the social sciences. Its thesis is that classifications are dependent upon and are derived from theoretical explanations. Classification is not a theoretically neutral typification or ordering of social forms. This is because objects classified – societies, social institutions – are not given to knowledge independently of the categories which construct them and because the categories of classification are themselves the products of theories.
Social Evolution and Sociological Categories (Routledge Revivals) features in the following genres: Social theory, Social classes
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Social Evolution and Sociological Categories (Routledge Revivals) was written by Paul Q Hirst and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Social Evolution and Sociological Categories (Routledge Revivals) has 138 pages
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