Theoretical Methods in Social History
Author | : Arthur L. Stinchcombe |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2013-10-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781483264851 |
ISBN-13 | : 1483264858 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book Theoretical Methods in Social History written by Arthur L. Stinchcombe and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theoretical Methods in Social History examines how generality can be wrested from historical facts. The book explores the various aspects on the application of social theory to historical materials. Chapters delve on various historical issues such as the sociological bias of Trotsky and De Tocqueville; functional analysis of class relations in Smelser and Bendix; and the analogy between intellectual productions. Historians and philosophers will find the book interesting.