Is that true? : critical thinking for sociologists / Joel Best.

Author/creator Best, Joel author.
Format Book
PublicationOakland, California : University of California Press, 2021.
Copyright Date©2021
Descriptionvii, 167 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects

Contents What is critical thinking -- The basics : arguments and assumptions -- Everyday arguments -- The logic of social science -- Authority and social science arguments -- Sociology as a social world -- Orientations -- Words -- Questions and measurements -- Variables and comparison -- Tendencies -- Evidence -- Echo chambers -- Tough topics.
Abstract "This book offers an introduction to critical thinking for sociologists. Critical thinking involves the evaluation of arguments. Because sociologists tend to use particular forms of argumentation, it is helpful to consider how such arguments might be evaluated. Taking these matters into consideration can improve sociological arguments"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Best, Joel, Is that true? Oakland, California : University of California Press, 2021. 9780520381414
LCCN 2020032131
ISBN9780520381391 hardcover
ISBN0520381394 hardcover
ISBN9780520381407 paperback
ISBN0520381408 paperback
ISBNelectronic book

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks B809.2 .B47 2021 ✔ Available Place Hold