| Description |
xviii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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Key concepts in the social sciences |
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Key concepts in the social sciences.
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| Contents |
Wilson, B.R.A sociologist's introducation.--Winch, P. The idea of a social science.--Gellner, E. Concepts and society.--Jarvie, I.C. Explaining cargo cults.--MacIntyre, A. Is understanding religion compatible with believing?--Winch, P. Understanding a primitive society.--MacIntyre, A. The idea of a social science.--Horton, R. African traditional thought and Western science.--Jarvie, I.C. and Agassi, J. The problem of the rationality of magic.--Lukes, S. Some problems about rationality.--Hollis, M. The limits of irrationality.--Hollis, M. Reason and ritual.--Beattie, J.H.M. On understanding ritual.--Bibliography (p. [269]-271 |
| Analysis |
Ethnology Methodology |
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Ethnophilosophy |
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Rationalism |
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Cultural processes Theories Readings |
| Notes |
Bibliography |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: [269]-271 |
| Subject |
Ethnology -- Methodology.
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Ethnology -- Philosophy.
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Intercultural communication.
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Knowledge, Sociology of.
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Ethnophilosophy.
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Rationalism.
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Sociology -- Research.
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| Author |
Wilson, Bryan R.
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| LC no. |
75120939 |
| ISBN |
063109900X |
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0631119302 |
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