The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the new

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Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1971 and 1987, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 34 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Homans, reductionism, and sociology: A reappraisal (1980) · South African Journal of Sociology · cited 1× · doi

  The paper suggests that future research should continue to examine the problem of reductionism in sociology. The paper notes that the development of a clear and precise meaning of the concept of reductionism is an important area for future research. The paper suggests that future research should explore the implications of Homans' reductionism for sociological theory and research.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper suggests future research continue examine problem reductionism
• A “Scientific Revolution”: Sociological Theory in the United States, 1930–1945 (1973) · Sociological Inquiry · cited 20× · doi

  Future research could explore the ongoing impact of the intellectual traditions discussed in the paper on contemporary sociological thought. The study's findings could be used to inform discussions about the role of sociology in understanding social phenomena. Further research could analyze the ways in which the sociological profession continues to evolve in response to changing intellectual and social contexts.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research explore ongoing impact intellectual traditions discussed
• The Humanistic Challenge To Sociology (1971) · Journal of Humanistic Psychology · cited 11× · doi

  The paper suggests that future research should focus on developing a methodology for sociology that is more appropriate for the study of human behavior. The paper argues that future research should emphasize the need for sociologists to recognize that knowledge of this world cannot be advanced apart from the sociologist's knowledge of himself and his position in the social world.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper suggests future research focus developing methodology sociology
• The ?new history? in sociology (1987) · International Journal of Politics Culture and Society · cited 2× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the new history approach in sociology. The paper notes that the approach has its limitations and pitfalls, including a lack of engagement with historical research. The paper identifies a need for further research on the implications of the new history approach for sociological research and practice.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap literature new history approach sociology

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