Reflections on the Relation Between Sociology and Social Policy

Reflections on the Relation Between Sociology and Social Policy

The study of social policy is sometimes separated from the study of sociology on grounds of convenience. The two disciplines can be differentiated on intellectual grounds if a distinction is drawn between practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge. The study of social policy centres upon the deve...

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Published in:Sociology (Oxford) 2016-10, Vol.50 (5), p.993-1001
Main Author: Banton, Michael
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Academic disciplines
Knowledge
Reflexive Essays
Social policy
Sociology
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Summary:The study of social policy is sometimes separated from the study of sociology on grounds of convenience. The two disciplines can be differentiated on intellectual grounds if a distinction is drawn between practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge. The study of social policy centres upon the development and application of practical knowledge, in which ordinary language is employed. The study of sociology centres upon the pursuit of theoretical knowledge, and this requires the development of a technical language.
ISSN:0038-0385
1469-8684