Social theory as politics in knowledge [electronic resource] / edited by Jennifer M. Lehmann. Lehmann, Jennifer M., 1956- Political sociology. Sociology Philosophy. JA76 .S65 2005 306.2 22 316 Includes bibliographical references. Description based on print version record. This volume discusses, and manifests, three interrelated perspectives in social theory. First, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is theoretical: there are alternative perspectives, or theories, about any phenomenon. Second, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge is political: these alternative perspectives are contested, as they are related to different groups with different interests. Third, that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is social: alternative perspectives have alternative social causes and alternative social effects. Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2005. 2005. 2005 Text 1 online resource (xv, 356 p.) http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0278-1204/23 eng Current perspectives in social theory, 027801204 ; v. 23 Current perspectives in social theory ; v. 23. Social theory as politics in knowledge. Social theory as politics in knowledge.