Social Science and Social Policy: A Comment |
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Authors: | David J Gray |
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Institution: | David J. Gray, Ph.D., is professor of sociology, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323. |
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Abstract: | A bstract . The notion that a social science can be value-free ignores the fact that the concepts upon which the social sciences remain dependent cannot possibly be. The emphasis upon methodology, mainly responsible for that position continues, but in recent years it has been paired with emphasis upon policy, applied social science. Value free social policy is within possibility— but it would be irrelevant. |
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