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First published in 1980, this book examines the nature of sociological explanation. The tactics of interpretive sociology have often remained obscure because of confusion over the nature of the evidence for interpretation and the nature of decisions among alternative interpretations. In providing an account of the problem of interpretive sociological claims, the author argues that there is rationality to interpretation. He also presents a fresh view of the relationship between qualitative and statistical claims and shows their complementary character. Dr. Turner's lucid and comprehensive analysis breaks new ground in its fundamental re-examination of the conceptual basis for “explaining” social behaviour. By its call for more rigourous conceptual sophistication in attempted explanations of social behaviour, this book will stimulate controversy and lively discussion among sociologists.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Sociology & anthropology Sociology

• Full title: Sociological Explanation As Translation
• Author: Stephen P. Turner
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124
• EAN: 9780521297738
• ISBN: 0521297737
• ID: 02027095
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 190 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 7 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. June 1980

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