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What about Mozart? What about murder? Reasoning from cases / Howard S. Becker

by Howard Becker

This text examines sociological research methodology, advocating for the use of detailed, empirical case studies over speculative questioning or fictionalised scenarios. It provides guidance on how to develop general knowledge through the rigorous analysis of specific cases.

Accession 9094 ISBN 9780226166353 Publisher University of Chicago Press
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