Data Theory: Interpretive Sociology and Computational Methods

by Simon Lindgren

Book Overview

The datafication of our world offers huge challenges and opportunities for social science. The 'data-drivenness' of computational research can occur at the expense of theoretical reflection and interpretation. Additionally, it can be difficult to reconcile the 'quantitative' dimensions of big data with the 'qualitative' sensibilities needed for its understanding. At the same time, this opens up possibilities for reimagining key principles of social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 150953928X
• ISBN13: 9781509539284
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"