Ted Benton Libri

A completely up-to-date introduction to the most common group of bees in Britain.

This book marks a watershed in the social sciences. The qualitative, critical perspective of sociology and allied disciplines challenges the technocentric 'managerialism' which dominates environmental policy, its discourse and its impact. The authors explore the relationship between social theory and sustainability in an attempt to transend technical rhetoric and embrace a broader understanding of 'nature'

"This new edition of this highly regarded text introduces students to the philosophical underpinnings of the social sciences. With a new introduction and two new chapters addressing the latest challenges facing social sciences researchers today, this is an ideal introduction for students of any social sciences subject"--

This volume covers various species of butterflies, providing guidance on identification, together with information on range, food plants, and habitat. It combines photographs, which give natural impressions of each species in the wild, and artwork, which emphasizes key features.

This book presents an extended historical and philosophical argument that serves as a valuable resource for students of the philosophy of social sciences. It explores alternatives to positivist and empiricist views of the physical sciences, reframing the debate between naturalism and anti-naturalism in social sciences. Recent materialist and realist philosophies enable a defense of naturalism that does not yield to positivism and acknowledges the strength of anti-positivist arguments from the anti-naturalist (neo-Kantian) tradition. The author critically evaluates empiricist and positivist theories of knowledge, examining classic efforts to establish a philosophical foundation for scientific sociology. Starting with the Kantian critique of empiricism, the book delves into major anti-positivist and anti-naturalist philosophical approaches to social studies. It assesses the shortcomings of post-Kantian arguments from thinkers like Rickert, Weber, and Winch, particularly regarding non-positivist naturalism and the philosophical foundation for social studies. The conclusion includes a critical investigation of the Marxian tradition, aiming to establish a materialist and realist defense of a natural science of history that avoids the fundamental flaws found in both positivist and neo-Kantian philosophical foundations.