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The book explores the evolution of 'field-theory' in social sciences, highlighting its application from the 1930s to the present. Harald Mey examines how this concept transitioned from physical sciences to psychology and sociology, aiding researchers in understanding societal issues. He analyzes its effectiveness in various social research areas, including education and group behavior, while contrasting it with the structural/functional approach. Mey argues that 'field-theory' offers distinct advantages, particularly in addressing the complexities of social change.
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Field-theory, Harald Mey
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- 2014
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- Title
- Field-theory
- Subtitle
- A Study of its Application in the Social Sciences
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harald Mey
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 346
- ISBN13
- 9781138783065
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of 'field-theory' in social sciences, highlighting its application from the 1930s to the present. Harald Mey examines how this concept transitioned from physical sciences to psychology and sociology, aiding researchers in understanding societal issues. He analyzes its effectiveness in various social research areas, including education and group behavior, while contrasting it with the structural/functional approach. Mey argues that 'field-theory' offers distinct advantages, particularly in addressing the complexities of social change.