Social theory as politics in knowledge [electronic resource] /
edited by Jennifer M. Lehmann.
- Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005.
- 1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)
- Current perspectives in social theory, v. 23 027801204 ; .
- Current perspectives in social theory ; v. 23. .
Includes bibliographical references.
This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects.
9781849503631 (electronic bk.) : �64.95 ; � 91.95 ; $106.95 184950363X (electronic bk.) : �64.95 ; � 91.95 ; $106.95
Political sociology.
Sociology--Philosophy.
Social theory.
Social Science--Sociology--General.
JA76 / .S65 2005
306.2
316
Includes bibliographical references.
This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects.
9781849503631 (electronic bk.) : �64.95 ; � 91.95 ; $106.95 184950363X (electronic bk.) : �64.95 ; � 91.95 ; $106.95
Political sociology.
Sociology--Philosophy.
Social theory.
Social Science--Sociology--General.
JA76 / .S65 2005
306.2
316