Critical Realism

Relevant and interesting, this is an insightful introduction to the thoughts in critical realism. I can certainly see myself using this book in my teaching and I will be happy to recommend it to my students. * Lene Nyhus, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway * A readily accessible, well-written, and wide-ranging presentation of explicit and implicit critical realist texts that also uses case studies to show their advantages compared with other approaches in the natural and social sciences in relation to important contemporary issues. * Bob Jessop, Lancaster University, UK * One of the few excellent books that give a full spectrum of critical realism, in a concise, assessible manner. A short entry point for scholars starting a critical realist excursion. Particularly inspiring for making reflections during a time of crisis. * Jin Xue, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway * This is an accessible introduction to critical realism and competing perspectives, using the crises of neoliberal capitalism, and the climate, to illustrate critical realisms relevance for making sense of our world. * Steve Fleetwood, Emeritus Professor, University of the West of England, UK * In relatively few pages, Critical Realism offers an impressive introduction to one of the more demanding perspectives on social sciences. Not only does the book place critical realism within a larger ontological and epistemological landscape; it also offers a concise description of its analytical toolbox along with very concrete examples of critical realist research in practice. Essential reading for all students and researchers working with critical realism. * Susanne Ekman, Roskilde University, Denmark *