Dietrich Rueschemeyer

Usable Theory

Analytic Tools for Social and Political Research

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Usable Theory is a boon to everyone in search of tools to understand the social world. Those tempted to see theory simply as a means of demonstrating erudition and those tempted to substitute rigorous measurement for engagement with theory should both read Rueschemeyer's new book. With unpretentious but sophisticated clarity, he shows how theory can be a powerful, practical means for getting leverage on a full array of substantive problems."--Peter B. Evans, University of California, Berkeley "Dietrich Rueschemeyer walks the same path as sociology's founders, particularly Max Weber, and all those in contemporary theory who have sought to resolve the micro-macro gap. He has succeeded where many others have failed. This is a masterful work."--Jonathan H. Turner, University of California, Riverside "Usable Theory may be the best book on social theory since Weber's Economy and Society. If Rueschemeyer is right that integrated sets of confirmed and general propositions about the social world will one day be possible (and I think he is), this book will contribute greatly to that achievement. In the meantime, it will prove immensely stimulating to new researchers and veteran academics alike in their quest to achieve firmer local knowledge. Essential reading."--James Mahoney, Northwestern University "This book is a winner, and I believe it will become a standard reference in social theory."--Gary Goertz, University of Arizona

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 154mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 570g
• ISBN-13: 9780691129594
• ISBN-10: 0691129592
• Artikelnr.: 26407380

Autorenporträt

Dietrich Rueschemeyer