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UNINA9910786643003321 |
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Hammersley Martyn |
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The limits of social science : causal explanation and value relevance / / Martyn Hammersley |
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London, England : , : Sage Publications, Ltd, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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1 online resource (338 p.) |
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Social sciences - Research |
Social sciences - Philosophy |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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Cover; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Causation and qualitative inquiry; The problem of explanation in social science: a Weberian solution?; On the role of values in social research; From facts to value judgments? A critique of critical realism; Can social science tell us whether a society is meritocratic? A Weberian critique; We didn't predict a riot! On the public contribution of social science; Epilogue |
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This book engages with key intellectual challenges facing social science today, at a time when it is under considerable pressure to demonstrate its value. It addresses questions that carry implications for research practice, quantitative or qualitative, by making use of contemporary examples, such as the London riots. |
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UNINA9910255253503321 |
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Autore |
Barker M |
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Alien Audiences : Remembering and Evaluating a Classic Movie / / by M. Barker, K. Egan, S. Ralph, T. Phillips |
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London : , : Palgrave Macmillan UK : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2016 |
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[1st ed. 2016.] |
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1 online resource (X, 139 p.) |
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Motion pictures - Production and direction |
Motion pictures, American |
Motion pictures - History |
Arts |
America - Literatures |
Fiction |
Directing |
American Film and TV |
Film and TV History |
North American Literature |
Fiction Literature |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien has attained classic status and is one of the most analysed films by scholars. But until now, there have been no published studies of its audiences. This book presents the findings of a major project exploring how different kinds of viewers engage with the film. Based on over 1,000 responses, the authors uncover some surprising patterns and tendencies. These disclose, among other things, the remarkable role played by parents and other relatives in 'gifting' the film to their children, raising important questions about the idea of 'age-inappropriate' viewing, a fascinating ambiguity over the role of 'acting' in the notorious 'chestburster scene' and an important |
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shift in the way audiences see Alien as 'more than just a film' once imitations and parodies become prevalent. Some particularly long and rich responses reveal how this film can go on arousing strong visceral responses, even after repeated viewings. Richly illustrated with quotations, this book willshift current understandings of horror film audiences. |
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