Social theory as politics in knowledge [electronic resource] / edited by Jennifer M. Lehmann.
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TextSeries: Current perspectives in social theory ; v. 23.Publication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005Description: 1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)ISBN: 9781849503631 (electronic bk.) :; 184950363X (electronic bk.) :Subject(s): Political sociology | Sociology -- Philosophy | Social theory | Social Science -- Sociology -- GeneralAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Social theory as politics in knowledge.DDC classification: 306.2 LOC classification: JA76 | .S65 2005Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: 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.
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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.
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