Social theory as politics in knowledge

This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is poli...

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Other Authors: Lehmann, Jennifer M., 1956-
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005.
Series: Current perspectives in social theory ; v. 23.
Subjects:
Political sociology.
Sociology > Philosophy.
Social theory.
Social Science > Sociology > General.
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electronic books
ISBN: 9781849503631 (electronic bk.) :
184950363X (electronic bk.) :
076231236X (hbk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)

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Summary: This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781849503631 (electronic bk.) :
184950363X (electronic bk.) :
076231236X (hbk.)
ISSN: 027801204 ;

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