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The Expanded Social Scientist's Bestiary

A Guide to Fabled Threats To, and Defenses Of, Naturalistic Social Science

By: Denis Charles Phillips

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The Expanded Social Scientist's Bestiary

A Guide to Fabled Threats To, and Defenses Of, Naturalistic Social Science

By: Denis Charles Phillips

The (Expanded)Social Scientist's Bestiary addresses a number of important theoretical and philosophical issues in the social sciences from the perspective of contemporary philosophy of science. The book discusses and critiques the various arguments that purport to establish that it is a mistake to believe that a naturalistic social science- i.e. social science that in some way resembles the natural sciences- can be produced. It is intended to guide social scientists-researchers, teachers, and students-so that they will not fall victim to the beasts they will encounter in the course of their inquiries. Such beasts include holism, post-positivistic work in the philosophy of science, Kuhnian relativism, the denial of objectivity and value neutrality, hermeneutics and several others, both good and bad. This expanded and revised edition contains four new chapters tackling such contemporary beasts as Popperian rules, narrative research, and various forms of constructivism. The chapters presented in this volume are, as far as possible, self-contained so that each chapter can be consulted without the necessity of having read the others, thus making this volume an invaluable guide for faculty members and graduate students in the whole of the social sciences and related applied fields.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0847698912

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9780847698912

Perspectives on Learning

By: Denis Charles Phillips,Jonas F. Soltis

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Perspectives on Learning

By: Denis Charles Phillips,Jonas F. Soltis

Rather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning. Perspectives on Learning is one of the five books in the highly regarded Teachers College Press Thinking About Eeucation Series, now in its Fourth Edition. All of the books in this series are designed to help pre- and in-service teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice. Book jacket.

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132

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Teachers College Press

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0807744476

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9780807744475

Shelley's Early Life

By: Denis Florence Mac-Carthy

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Shelley's Early Life

By: Denis Florence Mac-Carthy

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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438

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3382172135

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9783382172138

Postpositivism and Educational Research

By: Denis Charles Phillips,Nicholas C. Burbules

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Postpositivism and Educational Research

By: Denis Charles Phillips,Nicholas C. Burbules

This volume presents in a forthright and lively way, an account of the philosophical position generally identified as Postpositivistic that undergirds much of mainstream research in education and the related social sciences. The discussion throughout is informed by recent developments in philosophy of science. This book argues that, while there is much to be learned from recent critiques regarding truth in research, traditional scientific values and assumptions are not outmoded. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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118

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0847691225

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9780847691227

Toward Reform of Program Evaluation

By: Lee Joseph Cronbach

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Toward Reform of Program Evaluation

By: Lee Joseph Cronbach

Abstract: This book discusses the conduct of evaluations and describes the institutional characteristics and the complexities of the evaluative task. Those who conduct evaluations, those who advise on conducting evaluations, planners and managers of social programs, scholars in the social sciences, social activists, and persons concerned with human service programs are all part of the intended audience. This publication is designed to help understand evaluation and its possible contribution to the accomplishment of an objective. Anecdotes and examples are used to develop images of what is to be avoided and what is to be admired.

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Jossey-Bass

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0875894712

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9780875894713

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The Expanded Social Scientist's Bestiary

The Expanded Social Scientist's Bestiary

Perspectives on Learning

Perspectives on Learning

Shelley's Early Life

Shelley's Early Life

Postpositivism and Educational Research

Postpositivism and Educational Research

Toward Reform of Program Evaluation

Toward Reform of Program Evaluation

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