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Sociological Paradigms And Organisational Analysis
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The Authors Argue In This Book That Social Theory Can Usefully Be Conceived In Terms Of Four Broad Paradigms, Based Upon Different Sets Of Metatheoretical Assumptions With Regard To The Nature Of Social Science And The Nature Of Society. The Four Paradigms Functionalist, Interpretive, Radical Humanist And Radical Structuralist Derive From Quite Distinct Intellectual Traditions, And Present Four Mutually Exclusive Views Of The Social Work. Each Stands In Its Own Right, And Generates Its Own Distinctive Approach To The Analysis Of Social Life. The Authors Provide Extensive Reviews Of The Four Paradigms, Tracing The Evolution And Interrelationships Between The Various Sociological Schools Of Thought Within Each. They Then Proceed To Relate Theories Of Organisation To This Wider Background. This Book Covers A Great Range Of Intellectual Territory. It Makes A Number Of Important Contributions To Our Understanding Of Sociology And Organisational Analysis, And Will Prove An Invaluable Guide To Theorists, Researchers And Students In A Variety Of Social Science Disciplines. It Stands As A Discourse In Social Theory, Drawing Upon The General Area Of Organisation Studies Industrial Sociology, Organisation Theory, Organisational Psychology, And Industrial Relations As A Means Of Illustrating More General Sociological Themes. In Addition To Reviewing And Evaluating Existing Work, It Provides A Framework For Appraising Future Developments In The Area Of Organisational Analysis, And Suggests The Form Which Some Of These Developments Are Likely To Take.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main topics covered in 'Sociological Paradigms and Organisational Analysis'? A: The book explores four main sociological paradigms: Functionalist, Interpretive, Radical Humanist, and Radical Structuralist, discussing their unique perspectives and interrelationships in the context of social theory and organizational analysis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Sociological Paradigms and Organisational Analysis' is authored by Gibson Burrell.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 14, 1985.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and researchers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be an invaluable guide for theorists, researchers, and students across various social science disciplines.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include a review of existing sociological theories? A: Yes, it provides extensive reviews of the four paradigms and traces the evolution and inter-relationships of various sociological schools of thought.
- Q: What unique contributions does this book make to sociology? A: It contributes to the understanding of sociology and organizational analysis by providing a framework for appraising future developments and illustrating sociological themes through organization studies.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from this book? A: The book is particularly beneficial for theorists, researchers, and students interested in industrial sociology, organization theory, organizational psychology, and industrial relations.