Toward a Theory of Applied Sociology

Abstract

An effort is made to treat systematically all problems related to the uses of sociology in policy and decision-making. The first part of the present report develops a systematic mapping of this problem. The second part deals in detail with one specific theme: the cycle which begins with a concrete problem, translates it into an appropriate research design, and, once findings are available, bridges this gap between knowledge and decision. The third part discusses more briefly some other themes selected, especially the role of social theory and of evaluation in applied social research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0715659

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey G. Reitz
  • Paul F. Lazarsfeld

Organizations

  • Columbia University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Crime
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Social Problems
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Students

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.