The History of Sociology in Britain New Research and Revaluation
“British sociology has a fascinating and often disputed history. At a time of profound social change in Britain and the world, the discipline must ask questions about its own future and relevance. To do this, it is valuable to learn from its h
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The History of Sociology in Britain “This book explains that sociology is at its best when it is conducting rigorous empirical enquiry. There is a strong British tradition of empirical sociology that has often been obscured by fashions for theory. Much of that tradition lies in work for public agencies concerned with social improvement. That socially reforming tradition is given its due place in this important contribution to our understanding of how academic enquiry can help societies understand themselves.” —Lindsay Paterson, Professor of Education Policy, University of Edinburgh, UK “This book represents an important contribution to understanding the history of sociology in Britain. But more than that, the essays in this book also chronicle the development of social thought, social research and social science education in Britain over more than 200 years. The book also addresses the controversial question of who and what is remembered and prompts us to consider why some social thinkers may be forgotten over time.” —Louise Ryan, Professorial Research Fellow, University of Sheffield, UK
Plamena Panayotova Editor
The History of Sociology in Britain New Research and Revaluation
Editor Plamena Panayotova Sociology Department University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK
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Preface
The essays in this volume are a selection of those presented at the Conf
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