Three worlds’ typology: Moving beyond normal science?
There is no doubt that Esping-Andersen’s three worlds’ typology has been extremely valuable. However, the literature inspired by it shows signs of Kuhnian normal science, which is impairing empirical and theoretical progress. We explain normal science, demonstrate that it characterizes recent empiri...
| Publicado en: | Journal of European Social Policy Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 111 - 124 |
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| Formato: | commentary tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications, Ltd.
Feb2015
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