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This second edition of Explaining Society provides a modern resource for connecting methodology, theory, and empirical research. As part of the Routledge Studies in Critical Realism, this updated volume serves as a vital guide for students and scholars working within the social sciences. The revised text includes an updated bibliography and new illustrative examples based on work inspired by critical realism. It addresses recent scholarship that connects critical realism with interdisciplinary research, making it a versatile tool for various academic fields. Readers will find clearer explanations of core concepts like retroduction and retrodiction. A new chapter covers recent developments within critical realism to ensure the content remains consistent with current academic standards. This edition offers an accessible approach to complex social science theories and methods.

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Updated academic resource that connects methodology, theory, and empirical research for social science studies.

Revised content featuring an updated bibliography and new illustrative examples based on critical realism work.

Expanded coverage of recent scholarship connecting critical realism with various interdisciplinary research fields.

Clearer explanations of essential concepts such as retroduction and retrodiction for better understanding.

New chapter dedicated to recent developments within critical realism to ensure up-to-date academic accuracy.

Accessible writing style designed to help readers navigate complex social science methodologies.

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08 April 2019
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