Robert K. Merton: Sociology of Science and Sociology as Science

by Craig J. Calhoun

Book Overview

Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century, producing clear theories and innovative research that continue to shape multiple disciplines. Merton's reach can be felt in the study of social structure, social psychology, deviance, professions, organizations, culture, and science. Yet for all his fame, Merton is only partially understood. He is treated by scholars as a functional analyst, when...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231151136
• ISBN13: 9780231151139
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"