Philosophy of anthropology and sociology

This volume concerns philosophical issues that arise from the practice of anthropology and sociology. The essays cover a wide range of issues, including traditional questions in the philosophy of social science as well as those specific to these disciplines. Authors attend to the historical developm...

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Main Author: Turner, Stephen P.
Other Authors: Risjord, Mark W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier/North-Holland 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed
Series:Handbook of the philosophy of science
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Collection: Elsevier eBook collection Mathematics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This volume concerns philosophical issues that arise from the practice of anthropology and sociology. The essays cover a wide range of issues, including traditional questions in the philosophy of social science as well as those specific to these disciplines. Authors attend to the historical development of the current debates and set the stage for future work. Comprehensive survey of philosophical issues in anthropology and sociology Historical discussion of important debates Applications to current research in anthropology and sociology
Physical Description:xv, 883 pages illustrations
ISBN:0444515429
9780444515421
9780080466644