Sociology and Organization Theory Positivism, Paradigms and Postmodernity

Name: Sociology and Organization Theory Positivism, Paradigms and Postmodernity
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ISBN: 9780521484589

ISBN-10: 0521484588

ISBN-13: 9780521484589

Edition: 1995

Authors: John Hassard, William Brown, John Child, Anthony Hopwood, Paul Wildman

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It has been claimed that organisation theory is in a state of crisis. This book traces the history of the orthodox systems theory paradigm in organisation studies from its foundations in positivist sociology, through its theoretical and empirical development under structural-functionalism, to its recent deconstruction by postmodernists. The analysis offers general support for the 'sociology-in-crisis' thesis, but takes issue with one of its main propositions, that paradigms are incommensurable. It is argued that paradigms are porous rather than hermetic phenomena, a fact which has profound implications for the theory building process. Based on language-game philosophy, a dialectical theory…

Book details

List price: $38.99
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 4/6/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.43" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



List of figures and tables


Acknowledgements


Introduction



Foundations of orthodoxy



The hegemony of systems



From functionalism to fragmentation



Closed paradigms and analytical openings



Multiple paradigm research



Postmodernism and organization


Notes


Bibliography


Author index


Subject index