Activist scholarship
Article Abstract:
Social science research can be a form of activism. However, there is a danger that research motivated by political ideals will not be truly objective. Social scientists must be careful to follow solid research methods.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
Analysis, Objectivity
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
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Law, democracy, and domination: law and society research as critical scholarship
Article Abstract:
The author challenges Frank Munger's contentions about the connection between research and activism in law and social science.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
Statistical Data Included, Laws, regulations and rules, Statistics, Criticism and interpretation, African American prisoners, Practice of law
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
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Inquiry and activism in law and society
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A law professor investigates the connection between legal research and social activism.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
Speeches, lectures and essays, Transcript
Publication Name: Law & Society Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0023-9216
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Research, United States, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Affirmative action, Social action, Social scientists, Legal research, Munger, Frank
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