“Social science is explanation or it is nothing.” Introduction to a debate
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.Abstract This essay introduces contributions to a special section, which documents and extends a debate on the proposition “Social Science is Explanation or it is Nothing” held at the London School of Economics on October 13th, 2022. It discusses the history of the “Group for Theoretical Debates in Anthropology” led by Tim Ingold, Peter Wade and ...
Monika Krause
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A curated dataset of multi-channel TV program schedules for optimization and benchmarking. [PDF]
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What is social science if not critical?
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.Abstract This short article represents a contribution to the debate on the motion “Social science is explanation, or it is nothing.” While in the format of parliamentary debating the contribution would fall on the side of the opposition, I will not be arguing against explanation as such.
Jana Bacevic
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Game over? examining associations between video game play and visual and auditory spatial ability. [PDF]
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The Ties That Rhyme: Duality in Symbolic and Structural Networks of Grime Music
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Do birds of a feather really sing together? Musicians face two competing pressures in the pursuit of success: conforming to genre norms to meet audience expectations and distinguishing themselves to attract the attention of listeners. These opposing logics may shape how artists choose their collaborators.
Tom R. Leppard, Andrew P. Davis
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A Cross-Sectional Survey on Musculoskeletal Pain Among Professional and Non-Professional Gamers in Saudi Arabia: Associations with Gaming Genre, Duration, and Ergonomic Factors. [PDF]
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, 1996 L'émergence, depuis une vingtaine d'années, d'enseignements de langues optionnels et obligatoires dans l'enseignement supérieur a permis à la branche "langues de spécialités" de se développer. Aujourd'hui, il existe même un DEA d'Anglais de spécialité. Cependant, la branche "langue générale" reste vivace.
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Convertibility of Cultural Capital: A Longitudinal Study of University Students From 2017 to 2024
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A defining feature of cultural capital is its propensity for accumulation and the potential of its convertibility. However, there are a lack of studies that would explore how different forms of cultural capital could be employed as an advantage.
Ondřej Špaček
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Présentation : les solidarités sans frontières : entre permanence et changements
Lien Social et Politiques, 2007 Pascale Dufour, Isabelle Giraud
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The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The 2000s have witnessed a significant, worldwide boom in new art museums founded by private, wealthy collectors. While the arts have long been a key arena for the remaking of elite distinction and the reproduction of inequalities, this surge in private museums has sparked much controversy.
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