Catherine HastingsMacquarie University, 2022 Download from repository Abstract Homelessness is a potent example of extreme disadvantage and social exclusion, and for families it can be an experience of loss, fear and trauma. The effects of homelessness on children and their… Read More »Family homelessness in Australia: a quantitative critical realist study
Posted by Dave Elder-Vass The phenomenon of normativity – the existence of norms and how the normative pressures that sustain them operate – is fundamental to the conduct of every aspect of social life. Yet, arguably, this important area has… Read More »Call for papers: Special issue on Norm Circles in Social Research
This post was originally published on the IACR website: https://www.criticalrealism.org/post/nominations-now-open-nominate-a-book-for-the-2025-cheryl-frank-memorial-prize The Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize is awarded annually for a book that constitutes, motivates, or exemplifies the best and/or most innovative writing in or about the tradition of critical realism, including… Read More »NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN: Nominate a book for the 2025 Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize
Karin Zotzmann’s Codes of Corruption: A Critical Realist Discourse Analysis of Illicit Transactions (2025) is the latest exciting book in Routledge’s Critical Realism book series. The Centre for Critical Realism is hosting an online book launch on May 14th 2025… Read More »Codes of Corruption: book launch
By Wojciech Sadlon Margaret Archer, a towering figure in sociology, particularly in the field of critical realism, played a crucial role in shaping the theoretical and methodological framework of my study on Polish Catholicism. Her profound insights, encouragement, and intellectual… Read More »Margaret Archer and Polish Catholicism
A guest post by Tom Fryer and Cristián Navarrete. This blog is adapted from the introduction of Revisiting Realist Theory of Science (2024) by Tom Fryer and Cristián Navarrete. The full version of the book, which aims to introduce Bhaskar’s… Read More »Revisiting Realist Theory of Science: A Practical Guide
The Power of Implicit Critical Realism: Writing Like a Realist Without Stating It A guest post by Christopher-David Preclik Corresponding Author: Christopher-David Preclik, PhD Student in Politics and International Studies (1st year), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; email: cdp51@cam.ac.uk Biographical… Read More »The Power of Implicit Critical Realism
Call for Expressions of Interest: Journal of Critical Realism invites expressions of interest for the volunteer positions of associate editor and membership to the editorial committee. Submissions expected by 2 February 2025 to o.ozmen.14@ucl.ac.uk. Journal of Critical Realism (JCR) is… Read More »New editorial positions at the Journal of Critical Realism
Fixed Term Opportunities for Researchers without a Permanent Academic Affiliation: Associate Membership of the Centre for Critical Realism The Centre for Critical Realism (CCR) is a small educational charity that aims to advance the education of the general public and… Read More »New opportunity for independent critical realist researchers
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of The Real podcast in January 2025, dedicated to embracing Critical Realism’s emancipatory purpose. As a dynamic, transformative philosophy of science, Critical Realism was never meant to sit solely within academic discussions. Its… Read More »The Real Podcast: Coming January 2025 – A Call to Action