Social Evolution and Sociological Categories (Routledge Revivals)

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Social Evolution and Sociological Categories (Routledge Revivals) by Paul Q. Hirst, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Paul Q. Hirst ISBN: 9781135155728
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 21, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Paul Q. Hirst
ISBN: 9781135155728
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 21, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1976, this book is concerned with the nature of classification in the social sciences. Its thesis is that classifications are dependent upon and are derived from theoretical explanations. Classification is not a theoretically neutral typification or ordering of social forms. This is because objects classified – societies, social institutions – are not given to knowledge independently of the categories which construct them and because the categories of classification are themselves the products of theories.

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First published in 1976, this book is concerned with the nature of classification in the social sciences. Its thesis is that classifications are dependent upon and are derived from theoretical explanations. Classification is not a theoretically neutral typification or ordering of social forms. This is because objects classified – societies, social institutions – are not given to knowledge independently of the categories which construct them and because the categories of classification are themselves the products of theories.

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