For the better part of its history sociology shared with commonsense its assumption of the ‘nature-like’ character of society – and consequently developed

First published in 1975, this collection of essays embodies a conception of sociological thought as a critical analysis of social theories and doctrines, of soc

For the better part of its history, sociology shared with commonsense its assumption of the 'nature-like' character of society - and consequently developed as t

This textbook provides clear and accessible guidance on the importance and practical application of mixed-methods research. Professor Olsen presents a range of

Originally published in 1978, this important work, by one of the leading European social theorists, is arguably the best introduction to the hermeneutic traditi