Theoretical methods in social history (Studies in social discontinuity)

Theoretical Methods in Social History examines how generality can be wrested from historical facts. The book explores the various aspects on the application of social theory to historical materials. Chapters delve on various historical issues such as the sociological bias of Trotsky and De Tocqueville; functional analysis of class relations in Smelser and Bendix; and the analogy between intellectual productions. Historians and philosophers will find the book interesting. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Preface , Pages ix-x 1 - What Theory in History Should Be and Do , Pages 1-29 2 - Analogy and Generality in Trotsky and de Tocqueville , Pages 31-76 3 - Functional Analysis of Class Relations in Smelser and Bendix , Pages 77-113 4 - Conclusion , Pages 115-124 References , Pages 125-126 Index , Pages 127-130 STUDIES IN SOCIAL DISCONTINUITY , Pages ibc1-ibc2 Arthur L. Stinchcombe. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 125-126.