The Word and the World: Explorations in the Form of Sociological Analysis

The Word and the World is a 1985 book that significantly contributes to the sociological analysis of scientists' discourse and scientific culture. It offers a radical departure from established forms of sociological discourse and aims to widen the range of textual forms used in empirical research. The book explores various forms, such as play, investigative inquiry, participant-analyst dialogue, and parody, to analyze scientific debates. It is of interest to students of sociology, rhetoric, linguistics, and science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1985, The Word and the World is a substantial and empirically grounded contribution to the sociological analysis of scientific discourse and scientific culture. Moreover, it presents a revolutionary departure from conventional sociological discourses, which has far-reaching consequences for all domains of sociological inquiry. The primary objective of this book is to broaden the spectrum of textual forms employed in empirical sociological research, thereby enhancing sociologists' capacity to draw intriguing, valid, and practically useful conclusions. The unique textual forms utilized for sociological analysis include 'the play,' 'the investigative inquiry,' 'the participant-analyst dialogue,' and 'the parody.' One of the primary substantive topics that serve as the material for these explorations in form is the'scientific debate.' This book holds appeal to students of sociology, rhetoric, linguistics, and science.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032712819