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The Logic Of Science In Sociology
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The Subject Of This Book Is Limited To The Abstract Form Or Logic Of Science (As Applied Particularly To Scientific Sociology). The Chief Aim Is To Compress, To Simplify, And To Organize Into An Easily Understood And Reasonably Welldocumented Scheme Some Principal Answers To Questions Such As: What Makes A Discipline Scientific In The First Place? What Are Theories, Empirical Generalizations, Hypotheses, And Observations; And How Are They Related To Each Other? What Is Meant By The Scientific Method? What Roles Do Induction And Deduction Play In Science? What Are The Places Of Measurement, Sampling Techniques, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Scale Construction, Tests Of Significance, Grand Theories, And Middlerange Theories? What Parts Are Played By Our Ideas Concerning Logic, Causality, And Chance? What Is The Significance Of The Rule Of Parsimony? How Do Verbal And Mathematical Languages Compare In Expressing Scientific Statements?The Intended Use Of This Book Goes Beyond These Abstract Questions. The Discussion Presented Here May Serve A Practical Role In The Sociology And History Of Science By Providing A Framework For Reducing The Enormous Variety Of Scientific Researchesboth Within A Given Field And Across All Fieldsto A Limited Number Of Interrelated Formal Elements. Such A Framework, It Is Hoped, May Prove Useful In Assessing Empirical Relationships Between The Formal Aspects Of Scientific Work And Its Substantive Social, Economic, Political, And Historical Aspects.Wallace Identifies Four Ways Of Generating And Testing The Truth Of Empirical StatementsAuthoritarian, Mystical, Logicorational, And Scientific, And Considers Each In Depth. As He Concludes, In Science (As In Everyday Life') Things Must Be Believed To Be Seen, As Well As Seen To Be Believed; And Questions Must Already Be Answered A Little, If They Are To Be Asked At All. This Is A Work Of Synthesis That Merits Close Attention. It Provides An Area For Viewing Theory As Something More Than A Review Of The History Of Any Single Social Science Discipline.Walter L. Wallace Is Professor Of Sociology Emeritus At Princeton University. He Is Also The Author Of Sociological Theory: An Introduction, And Principles Of Scientific Sociology, Available From Aldinetransaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Logic of Science in Sociology'? A: The main focus of the book is on the abstract form or 'logic' of science as it applies to scientific sociology. It aims to simplify and organize key concepts related to what makes a discipline scientific, including theories, hypotheses, and the scientific method.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Logic of Science in Sociology' is authored by Walter L. Wallace, who is a Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Princeton University.
- Q: When was 'The Logic of Science in Sociology' published? A: The book was published on January 31, 1971.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Logic of Science in Sociology' contains 140 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of scientific disciplines, the relationship between theories and empirical research, and the roles of induction and deduction in science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sociology? A: Yes, the book aims to compress and simplify complex concepts, making it accessible for beginners and those interested in the scientific approach to sociology.
- Q: Does the book provide practical applications for its concepts? A: Yes, the discussion in the book serves a practical role by providing a framework to assess the relationships between formal aspects of scientific work and its social, economic, political, and historical contexts.
- Q: What is the significance of the rule of parsimony mentioned in the book? A: The rule of parsimony is significant as it helps in evaluating the simplicity of scientific explanations, promoting the idea that the simplest solution is often the best.
- Q: Are there any other works by the author that I should consider? A: Yes, Walter L. Wallace is also the author of 'Sociological Theory: An Introduction' and 'Principles of Scientific Sociology', both worth exploring for further insights into sociology.