The explanation of social action
Martin, John Levi, 1964-
The explanation of social action [electronic resource] / John Levi Martin. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiii, 396 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This title is a critique of the conventional understanding of methods of explanation in the social sciences. The author argues that any scientific approach to explanation must build on the phenomenological experience of actors.
9780199897223 (ebook) : No price
Social action.
Sociology.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
HM585 / .M3458 2011
303.484
The explanation of social action [electronic resource] / John Levi Martin. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiii, 396 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This title is a critique of the conventional understanding of methods of explanation in the social sciences. The author argues that any scientific approach to explanation must build on the phenomenological experience of actors.
9780199897223 (ebook) : No price
Social action.
Sociology.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
HM585 / .M3458 2011
303.484