{"product_id":"social-mechanisms-an-analytical-approach-to-social-theory-paperback","title":"Social Mechanisms: An Analytical Approach to Social Theory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Hedström\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRichard Swedberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism approach calls attention to an intermediary level of analysis, in between pure description and story-telling, on the one hand, and grand theorizing and universal social laws, on the other. These essays, written by prominent social scientists, advance criticisms of current trends in social theory and suggest alternative approaches. For social theory to be of use for the working social scientist, it must attain a high level of precision and provide a toolbox from which middle range theories can be constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.54 x 5.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723829710911,"sku":"9780521596879","price":67.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/18a375bc8e492b3089164bf4cb2fc463.webp?v=1765100525","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/social-mechanisms-an-analytical-approach-to-social-theory-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}