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The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
Karin Knorr Cetina
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Description for The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
Paperback. This is the first volume to bring together philosophers, sociologists and scientists to explore and examine the role of practices in human activity. Editor(s): Schatzki, Theodore R.; Knorr-Cetina, Karin D.; Savigny, Eike von. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
This book provides an exciting and diverse philosophical exploration of the role of practice and practices in human activity. It contains original essays and critiques of this philosophical and sociological attempt to move beyond current problematic ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences. It will be useful across many disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, science, cultural theory, history and anthropology.
This book provides an exciting and diverse philosophical exploration of the role of practice and practices in human activity. It contains original essays and critiques of this philosophical and sociological attempt to move beyond current problematic ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences. It will be useful across many disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, science, cultural theory, history and anthropology.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
381g
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415228145
SKU
V9780415228145
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About Karin Knorr Cetina
Theodore R. Schatzki is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky, USA. Karin Knorr-Cetina is Professor of Sociology and Eike von Savigny is Professor of Philosophy, both at the University of Bielefield, Germany.
Reviews for The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
'Some of the chapters in the book contribute to a fairly advanced theoretical and philosophical discussion.' - Scandinavian Journal of Managment