Dictionary of critical realism

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Title:

Author:

Hartwig, Mervyn.

ISBN:

9780415261616

9780415260992

9780203366844

9780415420495

Publication Information:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2007.

Physical Description:

xx, 534 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Critical realism--interventions

Critical realism--interventions.

General Note:

Spine and cover title: A dictionary of critical realism.

Abstract:

"Dictionary of Critical Realism fills a vital gap in the literature. The dictionary seeks to redress the problem of accessibility by explaining all the main concepts and key developments. It has more than 500 entires on these themes, with contributions from many leading critical realists, and is thoroughly cross-referenced. However, this text does not stop at the elucidation of concepts. It incorporates surveys of critical realist work and prospects in more than fifty areas of study across the humanities and social sciences, thereby demonstrating the appropriate use and possibilities of the concepts in action."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Critical realism -- Dictionaries.

Added Author:

Hartwig, Mervyn.

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Summary

Dictionary of Critical Realism fulfils a vital gap in the literature, Critical Realism is often criticised for being too opaque and deploying too much jargon, thereby making the concepts inaccessible for a wider audience. However, as Hartwig puts it 'Just as the tools of the various skilled trades need to be precision-engineered for specific, interrelated functions, so meta-theory requires concepts honed for specific interrelated tasks: it is impossible to think creatively at that level without them.'

This Dictionary seeks to redress this problem; to throw open the important contribution of Critical Realism to a wider audience for the first time, by thoroughly explaining all the key concepts and key developments. It includes 500 entries on these themes, and has contributions from major players in field. However this text does not stop there, it goes further than simply elucidating the concepts and includes a number of essays which use the notions in important areas, thereby demonstrating the appropriate use of the concepts in action to encourage their wider use.

This book will become a requisite reference tool for Critical Realist scholars and Philosophers and Social scientists alike will enjoy this vital introduction and explanatory text of the indispensable ideas contained within the dynamic and vibrant school of Critical Realism.