1st Edition
Modernity’s Critical Conscience A Social Science that Matters
Introduction: A social science that matters 1. The Critical Scholar 2. The Qualitative Approach 3. Research and be Damned 4. Disturbing the Peace 5. Working Together Afterword: Nothing is as simple as they claim
Biography
Olof Hallonsten is Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Lund University School of Economics and Management, Sweden.
'As social scientists, we are occasionally confronted with the need for a clear and compelling "elevator pitch"– a succinct way to articulate the value of our work in just twenty seconds. Hallonsten’s book offers a vital contribution to anyone seeking well-reasoned arguments about the role and relevance of the social sciences, both within academia and in the broader public sphere. Thoughtfully written and supported by a series of studies tracing the evolution of social science research over time, this monograph presents insights that deserve wide attention.'
Ulla Eriksson-Zetterquist, Professor of Management Studies, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
'A beautifully written, wide-ranging, and appealing explanation of what the social sciences, and sociology in particular, could be, and should be.'
Bruce Fleming, Professor, United States Naval Academy (ret.)
