Sociological Method
Abstract
It has been said, surprisingly enough, that sociology is not a subject, and it has been said, somewhat less surprisingly, that sociology is not a science. The first accusation is somewhat tedious and will receive a very short answer; the second one is more interesting, but it involves technical problems of scientific methodology, the detailed treatment of which would take up too much space, and so the answer to that accusation, too, will not take us very long.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
Critical Realism in Sociology
Social Science and Policy Research
Publication details
- Pages
- 32–42
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter