From a Sociology of Units to a Sociology of Combat Formations
In: Frontline, S. 72-92
In: Frontline, S. 72-92
In a footnote to Ernest Gellner's theories on relativism (eg, 1985 & 1987), an objectivist defense of the social sciences is offered on the basis of theories that are successful according to Karl Popper's standards. Contemporary relativism & skepticism about the ability of the social sciences to produce objective or true theories arise out of Thomas Kuhn's (1962) work. It is argued that a good theory offers statements describing the necessary & sufficient conditions for the explanation of a phenomenon. Further, the nonempirical elements of this theory should be acceptable. These criteria are met by any number of social scientific theories, eg, Alexis de Tocqueville's discussion of why religion flourishes in the US. The interpretive elements integral to social scientific theories are discussed in relation to the example of the theories of the origins of modernity. The growth of social scientific knowledge offers reason to be optimistic about the theoretical successes of sociology. 28 References. H. von Rautenfeld
In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies
"Historical Sociology" published on by Oxford University Press.
In: Studies in Qualitative Methodology; Ethics in Social Research, S. 51-70
In: Essays on fiscal sociology, S. 5-25
"In discussing the question: fiscal sociology: what for, I shall first give a short sketch of the history of thought of the field. Secondly, main issues are identified. First in discussing the concept of the tax state, we emphasize issues in constitutional public finance. Secondly, one of the fields in which fiscal sociology has been most important is the issue of taxation, and notably income taxation. Thirdly, in citing applications and issues, an entire alphabet of fiscal sociological issues is being identified. The third paragraph deals with the future of the field in both instruction and research." (author's abstract)
In: Zygmunt Bauman: Dialectic of Modernity, S. 34-57
In: Theories of International Relations, S. 138-161
In: Readings in Public Choice and Constitutional Political Economy, S. 265-278
In: A History of Sociology in Britain, S. 180-200
In: Organisations and Institutions, S. 49-80
In: The Sociology of War and Peace, S. 199-217
In: Routledge Handbook of Peacebuilding
In: A student's guide to European universities. Sociology, political science, geography and history., S. 225-234