Title A history of sociological research methods in America : 1920-1960 / Jennifer Platt

Published Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1996

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Description xi, 333 pages ; 24 cm Series Ideas in context ; 40 Ideas in context ; 40 Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Writing on method -- 3. Scientism -- 4. Theory and practice -- 5. Funding and research methods -- 6. Social structures of academic life -- 7. Reputation, exemplars and origin myths -- 8. Conclusion Analysis Sociology Research United States Sociology Research United States Notes Bibliography: p282-315. _ Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-315) and index Subject Scientism -- History. Sociology -- Research -- United States -- History. Sociology -- Research -- United States -- Methodology. Sociology -- United States -- Methodology -- History. LC no. 95021429 ISBN 0521441730 0521646499

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