Social Science and Historical Perspectives

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Society, Science, and Ways of Knowing

By Jack David Eller

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Social Science and Historical Perspectives by Jack David Eller offers an accessible introduction to the development and differentiation of the social sciences, including history, politics, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and geography. The book explores their origins, relationships to Western traditions, distinctive methods, and the challenges and alternatives facing these fields in the twenty-first century, enriched by contemporary examples and key figures.
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This book is ideal for students and readers interested in education, social science disciplines, and historical contexts behind these fields. It suits those seeking a comprehensive overview of the social sciences and their modern relevance.

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This accessible book introduces the story of Social Science and Historical Perspectives, with coverage of history, politics, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and geography.

Key questions include:

How and why did the social sciences originate and differentiate?
How are they related to older traditions that have defined Western civilization?
What is the unique perspective or ‘way of knowing’ of each social science?
What are the challenges—and alternatives—to the social sciences as they stand in the twenty-first century?

Eller explains the origin, evolution, methods, and the main figures, literature, concepts, and theories in each discipline. The chapters also feature a range of contemporary examples, with consideration given to how the disciplines address present-day issues.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138675803

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 2 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 17 Halftones, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 730g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Jack David Eller is Associate Professor (Emeritus) of Anthropology at the Community College of Denver, USA. An experienced teacher and author, his other books for Routledge include Cultural Anthropology: Global Forces, Local Lives (third edition, 2016), Cultural Anthropology: 101 (2015), Culture and Diversity in the United States (2015), and Introducing Anthropology of Religion (second edition, 2014).

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