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Renascent Pragmatism Studies in Law and Social Science
Pragmatism is experiencing a resurgence in law, philosophy and social science, with pragmatists seeking a consistent, comprehensive and productive understanding of social life. In its four sections Renascent Pragmatism aids the reinvigoration of pragmatism as an important intellectual tradition and contributor to inquiry and change in social life. The book is a first of its kind for combining essays on theory, method, public policy and empirical scholarship, presenting contributions from philosophers, legal scholars and social scientists. Throughout the book, the concrete linkage between policy, theory and method is emphasized, while recognizing the philosophical tradition in which the inquiries and prescriptions rest.
Biography
Alfonso Morales, Dr, Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, University of Texas at El Paso, USA
'This book is must reading for anyone interested in pragmatism, law or social science. The book shows how pragmatism continues to be a powerful theoretical tool for the analysis of law and society.' George Martinez, Southern Methodist University, USA 'This collection of fascinating essays demonstrates the vitality and extends the reach of pragmatism in the social sciences. As one of the contributors notes: "Pragmatism is where the action really is.' John Lachs, Vanderbilt University, USA 'This collection of essays makes a powerful and coherent case for a renascent pragmatism as a tool and organizing principle for socio-legal research - and for the talents of a new generation of scholars embracing this tool. The uninitiated reader will learn important insights into the contribution and history of pragmatism, while those more familiar with pragmatism will see its particular utility for cutting-edge socio-legal research - superbly exemplified in this volume.' Bryant Garth, American Bar Foundation, USA 'This marvelously organized and researched set of essays provides readers both new and more familiar with pragmatism as a philosophy and form of politics with insightful commentary and interpretations. This book should help mobilize that renaissance its title announces. A much needed and welcome addition of use to just about every field of social inquiry.' Susan Silbey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA ’...I found the volume to be a coherent, engaging and thought-provoking...sum of its parts...social scientists interested in the promise of a pragmatic social science will find much here worth serious consideration.’ Law and Politics Book Review
