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The Methodologies of Positivism and Marxism

A Sociological Debate

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. General Introduction

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 1-8
  3. Positivism as a Theory of Science

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 9-54
  4. Positivism in Sociology

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 55-81
  5. Marxist Realism as a Theory of Science

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 82-107
  6. Marxist Realism in Sociology

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 108-131
  7. Marxist Nonrealism as a Theory of Science

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 132-157
  8. Marxist Nonrealism in Sociology

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 158-181
  9. Summary of the Debate

    • Norma R. A. Romm
    Pages 182-189
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 190-208

About this book

Focusing on the methodological principles which underlie sociologists' study of social reality, this text offers clarification and outlines how the different approaches to study originate from various methodogical and philosophical traditions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of South Africa, South Africa

    Norma R. A. Romm

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