Robert K. Merton - Sociology of Science and Sociology As Science

Informationen zum Autor Craig Calhoun is president of the Social Science Research Council and University Professor of the Social Sciences at New York University. His work has been translated into over a dozen languages. His most recent is Nations Matter: Culture! History! and the Cosmopolitan Dream. Klappentext "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 in truth his contributions transcend paradigm. Zusammenfassung Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

Product details

• Authors: Craig Calhoun, Craig (EDT) Calhoun
• Assisted by: Craig Calhoun (Editor)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.09.2010
• EAN: 9780231151122
• ISBN: 978-0-231-15112-2
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Columbia University Press; Columbia/SSRC Books; A Columbia / SSRC Book
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology, Sociology & anthropology