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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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Two methods in search of a substance

Lewis Coser

pp. 294-307

Abstract

I am perturbed about present developments in American sociology which seem to foster the growth of both narrow, routine activities, and of sect–like, esoteric ruminations. While on the surface these two trends are dissimilar, together they are an expression of crisis and fatigue within the discipline and its theoretical underpinnings. I shall attempt to express bluntly certain of my misgivings and alarms about these recent trends in our common enterprise; let the chips fall where they may.

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Bulmer Martin (1984) Sociological research methods: an introduction. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Pages: 294-307

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-17619-9_19

Full citation:

Coser Lewis (1984) „Two methods in search of a substance“, In: M. Bulmer (ed.), Sociological research methods, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 294–307.