Sociological Explanation as Translation

by Stephen P. Turner

Book Overview

First published in 1980, this book examines the nature of sociological explanation. The tactics of interpretive sociology have often remained obscure because of confusion over the nature of the evidence for interpretation and the nature of decisions among alternative interpretations. In providing an account of the problem of interpretive sociological claims, the author argues that there is rationality to interpretation. He also presents a fresh view...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521297737
• ISBN13: 9780521297738
• Release Date: June 1980
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"