A methodological analysis of dependency theory : explanation in Andre Gunder Frank

Lawrence H. Simon and David F. Ruccio

The explanatory structure of Andre Gunder Frank's version of dependency theory is analyzed in terms of structural, functional and intentional approaches in reference to current philosophical debates. Finally, the arguments of an important methodological critic of Frank, Robert Brenner, are discussed as a means of further clarifying issues concerning the explanatory device in Frank

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Year of publication:	1986
Authors:	Simon, Lawrence H.
Other Persons:	Ruccio, David F. (contributor)
Published in:	World development : the multi-disciplinary international journal devoted to the study and promotion of world development. - Amsterdam : Elsevier Science, ISSN 0305-750X, ZDB-ID 185339-9. - Vol. 14.1986, 2, p. 195-209
Subject:	Dependenztheorie \| Dependency theory \| Wissenschaftliche Methode \| Scientific method \| Theorie \| Theory

Extent:	Lit. S. 209
Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Aufsatz in Zeitschrift ; Article in journal
Language:	English
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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