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Sociological Complexity Theory: From Epistemology to Empirical Methodology
Rina Manuela Contini
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5526/2023.03.001
University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
complexity sociology theory and methodology, social system, emergence, micro-macro analysis, participation-intervention
Rina Manuela Contini. Sociological Complexity Theory: From Epistemology to Empirical Methodology. Sociology Study, May-June 2023, Vol. 13, No. 3, 105-115
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