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Alvin Gouldner and the Sociology of Knowledge: Three Significant Problem Shifts.

Authors :
Fuhrman, Ellsworth R.
Source :
Sociological Quarterly; Summer84, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p287-300, 14p
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

One thing is certain, a man might feel: the building of this bridge will never be completed, but my life will surely have its end. A man might therefore risk a running leap from the unfinished edge to the shore that he thinks he sees ahead. Perhaps he has seen right and has estimated his own powers correctly. In which event, applause. Perhaps he has badly miscalculated on both counts. In which event, a certain dampness sets in. Maybe he can swim back to safety, even if somewhat less than applauded. In any event, he has found out how far he can see and how well he can jump. Even if he is never heard from again, perhaps those who are still dawdling at the edge will learn something useful (Gouldner, 1973). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00380253
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sociological Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14046599
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1533-8525.1984.tb00192.x