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Constructing social theory /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bell, David C., 1944-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2009]
Subjects:
Sociology.
Table of Contents:
  • Explanatory logics
  • Sociology, science, and applied theory
  • Theoretical systems
  • The refinement of theoretical systems
  • Creating theory: the art of normal science
  • Action theoretical orientations
  • Action theoretical orientations
  • Social systems and social structure
  • Self interest: exchange
  • Self interest: power
  • Self interest: adaptation
  • Relationships: social bond
  • Relationships: altruism
  • Auxiliary theoretical orientations
  • Auxiliary logic: function
  • Auxiliary logic: identity
  • Theories
  • Action theories of parental nurturance
  • Evaluation
  • The sociology of sociological theory.