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 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 135 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Social theory |
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.
Social Evolution and Sociological Categories features in the following genres: Social theory
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Social Evolution and Sociological Categories was written by Paul Q Hirst and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Social Evolution and Sociological Categories has 135 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Revivals series
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