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Explore the deep connection between scientific theory and social research with this essential volume from the Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science. Originally published in 1983, this book examines how the philosophy of science has shaped sociology and various other academic disciplines. The text tracks the influence of these philosophical movements starting from the rise of the Vienna Circle through to the mid-1980s. It provides a critical look at the methodological shifts within the field, arguing that the impact of philosophy of science led to a significant and undesirable reorientation in how sociology is practiced. This work is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and academics interested in the history of science and the foundations of sociological methodology. It offers a clear perspective on how theoretical doctrines translate into actual research practices, making it a foundational text for understanding the evolution of social science methodology.

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Examines the historical impact of the philosophy of science on the development of sociology and other academic fields.

Traces methodological changes from the era of the Vienna Circle through to the mid-1980s.

Provides a critical analysis of how philosophical doctrines affect modern research practices in social sciences.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science collection for academic study.

Offers deep insights into the undesirable methodological reorientations within the sociology discipline.

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18 August 2008
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