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Rethinking Modern Sociological Theories: An Analytical Synthesis of Their Ontology, Epistemology and Methodology

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Dr. Rabindra Garada. 2015. "Rethinking Modern Sociological Theories: An Analytical Synthesis of Their Ontology, Epistemology and Methodology". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - C: Sociology & Culture GJHSS-C Volume 15 (GJHSS Volume 15 Issue 8 (C1)).

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