Science Theory in the Social Sciences 3rd Edition

Science Theory in the Social Sciences provides a fundamental introduction to the core questions and debates within the philosophy of science, seen from a social science perspective. The book presents key concepts and theories within philosophy of science, including positivism, hermeneutics and critical theory, as well as their application in the social sciences. The book provides a clear and concise introduction to the significant challenges within scientific practice, and it illuminates different perspectives on how to construct scientific knowledge of society. The book is directed at students and researchers in the social sciences.