After Method: Mess in Social Science Research (International Library of Sociolog

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Book Title
After Method: Mess in Social Science Research (International L
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9780415341752
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10
0415341752
ISBN-13
9780415341752
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30475169

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
200 Pages
Publication Name
After Method : Mess in Social Science Research
Language
English
Subject
Sociology / General, General, Study & Teaching, Research
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Author
John Law
Subject Area
Social Science, Science
Series
International Library of Sociology Ser.
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2004-001842
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
300/.72
Table Of Content
1. Introduction 2. Scientific Practices 3. Multiple Worlds 4. Fluid Results 5. Elusive Objects 6. Non-Conventional Forms 7. Ontological Politics 8. Answers and Questions Glossary References
Synopsis
John Law argues that methods don't just describe social realities but are also involved in creating them. The implications of this argument are highly significant. If this is the case, methods are always political, and it raises the question of what kinds of social realities we want to create. Most current methods look for clarity and precision. It is usually said that only poor research produces messy findings, and the idea that things in the world might be fluid, elusive, or multiple is unthinkable. Law's startling argument is that this is wrong and it is time for a new approach. Many realities, he says, are vague and ephemeral. If methods want to know and help to shape the world, then they need to reinvent themselves and their politics to deal with mess. That is the challenge. Nothing less will do., This book is a startling, controversial and original manifesto for a complete review of research methods and methodology in the social sciences and a must read for anyone involved in this area.
LC Classification Number
H62.L327 2004

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