Theory Experimental Investigation of Social Structures

1. Auflage 1987
ISBN: 978-2-88124-156-7
Verlag: Gordon & Breach Science Publishers SA

Buch, Englisch, 290 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

First Published in 1987. This work demonstrates how experimental designs are produced through the active use of social theory. It also shows how theoretically designed experiments address broader issues in social theory, issues that can be traced back to the classical theories of Marx and Weber. Because it discusses the structure of a working theory as well as the applications, this volume encourages readers to think of social structures dynamically.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Willer, David

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION 1: SCIENTIFIC AND EMPIRICIST EXPERIMENTATION 2: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THREE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS 3: THE EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CENTRALIZED EXCHANGE STRUCTURES 4: STRONG AND WEAK COERCIVE STRUCTURES 5: COERCIVE EXPLOITATION AND COLLECTIVE ACTION 6: STRONG AND WEAK HIERARCHICAL EXCHANGE STRUCTURES 7: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND PROBLEMS OF CONTROL 8: THE APPLICATION OF THEORY TO HISTORICAL CASES 9: CONCLUSIONS AND NEW DIRECTIONS

Über Autor(innen)

David Willer The University of Kanvas, USA