There is no such thing as a social science: in defence of Peter Winch
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Main Authors: Hutchinson, Phil (Author), Read, Rupert J. 1966- (Author), Sharrock, Wes W. 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Aldershot [u.a.] Ashgate 2008
Series:Directions in ethnomethodology and conversation analysis
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Abstract:What does Peter Winch mean by his claim that there is no such thing as a social science? Debates in philosophy and sociology about foundational questions of social ontology and methodology often claim to have adequately incorporated and moved beyond Winch's concerns.
Item Description:Introduction: The legendary PC -- Beyond pluralism, monism, relativism, realism, etc. : reassessing Peter Winch -- Winch and linguistic idealism -- Seeing things for themselves : Winch, ethnography, ethnomethodology, and social studies -- Winch and conservatism : the question of philosophical quietism. -- Includes index.
Physical Description:148 S.
ISBN:9780754647768
0754647765