The Quantitative Analysis of Large-Scale Data-sets and Rational Action Theory: For a Sociological Alliance
European Sociological ReviewPublished 1 September 1996
J. H. Goldtborpe
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Journal Article The Quantitative Analysis of Large-Scale Data-sets and Rational Action Theory: For a Sociological Alliance Get access John H. Goldtborpe John H. Goldtborpe Nuffield CollegeOxford OX1 INF, UK. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar European Sociological Review, Volume 12, Issue 2, September 1996, Pages 109–126, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.esr.a018180 Published: 01 September 1996 Article history Received: 01 August 1995 Published: 01 September 1996
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