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Social theory as politics in knowledge
Title:
Social theory as politics in knowledge
Author:
Lehmann, Jennifer M., 1956-
ISBN:
9781849503631
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xv, 356 p.)
Series:
Current perspectives in social theory, v. 23

Current perspectives in social theory ; v. 23.
Abstract:
This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects.
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