ABSTRACT

This comprehensive set introduces the fundamental principles of Sociology as propounded by such great figures as Gerth and Mills, Schlesinger, and Homans. Containing classic works of social theory and empirical research, volumes in this set bring together the British, European and American traditions. The whole body of sociological theory is presented in such a way that is valuable and accessible to both students and teachers of Sociology, Political Theory and Geography.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |83 pages

Anti-Scientific Views about Social Enquiry

chapter |11 pages

The Criticism of Generality

Freedom and Change

chapter |20 pages

The Criticism of Generality

Purposes and Reasons

chapter |14 pages

Facts and Values

chapter |15 pages

The Denial of Objectivity

part |121 pages

The Logical Peculiarities of Social Enquiry

chapter |1 pages

Introduction

chapter |4 pages

The use of General Statements

Introductory

chapter |18 pages

The Study of History