Gerard Delanty
Social Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816631278
- author:
- Gerard Delanty
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- Sociology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Social Science Beyond Constructivism and Realism by Gerard Delanty provides an accessible overview of the main debates in sociology and philosophy. This concise volume explores how conceptions of social science have evolved from the sixteenth century to today, with Delanty arguing that these disciplines are recovering their role as a critical voice of modernity. The book offers a wide-ranging examination of the key issues in social science, covering topics such as the nature of knowledge and reality. By examining the changing conceptions of social science over time, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the subject's development and its relevance to contemporary debates. With 159 pages of concise and comprehensive analysis, Social Science Beyond Constructivism and Realism is an ideal resource for anyone looking to explore the fundamental questions in sociology and philosophy.