Social Theory as Politics in Knowledge (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780762312368)

This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects.

Author: Jennifer M. Lehmann
ISBN-10: 076231236X
ISBN-13: 9780762312368
Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.38h x 6.34w x 1.31d