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 eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005.
SeriesCurrent perspectives in social theory ; v. 23.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781849503631
184950363X
076231236X
ISSN027801204 ;
DOI10.1016/S0278-1204(2005)23
Physical Description1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)

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