Social Science And Social Pathology
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A landmark work in social science and criminology, Social Science and Social Pathology presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the assumptions underlying mid-twentieth-century approaches to crime, delinquency, and social deviance. Barbara Wootton systematically dismantles the theoretical foundations of social casework and psychiatry as applied to criminal behavior, arguing with formidable intellectual authority that much of what passes for scientific knowledge in these fields is built on unverified claims and circular reasoning. Written with clarity and sharp analytical precision, the work challenges the medical and psychological models that dominated social policy at the time, insisting that empirical evidence must take precedence over professional ideology. Wootton's tone is incisive and unapologetically critical, yet always grounded in a genuine commitment to social justice and effective policy reform. This influential text remains essential reading for students and scholars of criminology, social policy, and the philosophy of social science.
Author: Barbara Wootton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Society & culture
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Good
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A landmark work in social science and criminology, Social Science and Social Pathology presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the assumptions underlying mid-twentieth-century approaches to crime, delinquency, and social deviance. Barbara Wootton systematically dismantles the theoretical foundations of social casework and psychiatry as applied to criminal behavior, arguing with formidable intellectual authority that much of what passes for scientific knowledge in these fields is built on unverified claims and circular reasoning. Written with clarity and sharp analytical precision, the work challenges the medical and psychological models that dominated social policy at the time, insisting that empirical evidence must take precedence over professional ideology. Wootton's tone is incisive and unapologetically critical, yet always grounded in a genuine commitment to social justice and effective policy reform. This influential text remains essential reading for students and scholars of criminology, social policy, and the philosophy of social science.