Social theory as politics in knowledge

• 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.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781849503631 (electronic bk.) : 184950363X (electronic bk.) : 076231236X (hbk.)
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)

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...