Pretenties en problemen van de sociologie

Samenvatting

Sociology developed with discovery of societies where scientific research could be used, development of research methods, & the rising number of specialists in the field. Similarities of ideology may limit the science of sociology. E. Durkehim warned against the propensity to project the ideal society into sociology. M. Weber warned against the external pressures of politics & government. Can sociology be as precise & systematic as the natural sciences? N. Hirschsohn.