Bent Flyvbjerg - Making Social Science Matter: Why Social Inquiry Fails and How It Can Succeed Again

MAKING SOCIAL SCIENCE MATTER presents an exciting new approach to the social and behavioral sciences including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and examples of practical application. Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science and produce normal theory? Bent Flyvbjerg argues that the strength of social sciences lies in its rich, reflexive analysis of values and power, essential to the social and economic development of any society. Richly informed, powerfully argued, and clearly written, this book opens up a new future for the social sciences. Its empowering message will make it required reading for students and academics across the social and behavioral sciences.<BR>Contents 1. The science wars: a way out; Part I. Why Social Science has Failed as Science: 2. Rationality, body, and intuition in human learning; 3. Is theory possible in social science?; 4. Context counts; Part II. How Social Science Can Matter Again: 5. Values in social and political inquiry; 6. The po

Key Information
Authors		Bent Flyvbjerg
Nonfiction Category		Social Science
Book Editions
		Hardcover204January 29, 2001Cambridge Univ Pr9.25"(h) x 6.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 1.05 lbs.9780521772686