Social Science Under Debate

Social Science Under Debate
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 562
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ISBN-10 : 0802083579
ISBN-13 : 9780802083579
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Book Synopsis Social Science Under Debate by : Mario Bunge

Download or read book Social Science Under Debate written by Mario Bunge and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bunge contends that social science research has fallen prey to a postmodern fascination with irrationalism and relativism. He urges social scientists to re-examine the philosophy and the methodology at the base of their discipline.


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