Realism and Complexity in Social Science
Author:   Malcolm Williams
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138335554


Pages:   232
Publication Date:   31 December 2020
Format:   Paperback
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Realism and Complexity in Social Science


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Author:   Malcolm Williams
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781138335554


ISBN 10:   113833555
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   31 December 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Knowing the Social World: Challenges and Possibilities 2. Realism and Its Discontents 3. Complexity, Probability and Necessity in the Social World 4. Causes and Complexity 5. Representation and Reality 6. Theory Choice – Verification, Falsification and Inference 7. Objective Knowledge 8. Mechanisms 9. A Methodological Toolkit: From Micro Complexity to Macro Explanation. 10. A Manifesto for Complex Realism

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Malcolm Williams is Professor and Co-Director of the Q-Step Centre, at Cardiff University.

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