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The Ontology of the Questionnaire. Max Weber on Measurement and Mass Investigation (2001)

Brain, Robert Michael (Author)

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Volume: 32A
Pages: 647--684

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Measurement Science and society Demography; population research Social sciences Methodology 19th century Weber, Max

Description Weber's attempts to implement social measurement using historical methods, not those derived from natural sciences.

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