How to Spot Good Sociology: Legendary Researcher Elias Breaks Down the Craft

A newly republished 1984 interview with sociologist Norbert Elias offers rare insights into what separates rigorous social science from mediocre work. For organizations relying on research to guide policy or strategy, understanding these standards matters—it's the difference between decisions based on solid evidence and those built on flawed analysis.

Originaltitel: 'A sociologia...quando ela é bem feita'. Entrevista, 1984-1985: ['Sociology... when it is done well'. Interview, 1984-1985]