.png){kind=logo}
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Paradigms in Theory Construction
Luciano . Ed(S): L'Abate
€ 195.88
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Paradigms in Theory Construction
Paperback. The paradigm is a core concept in our understanding of scientific progress. Merging the philosophy of science with the history of scientific enquiry this book traces the development of theories and paradigms in psychology, 'hard', and social sciences. Editor(s): L'Abate, Luciano. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
Within the field of psychology there is a proliferation of paradigms, theories, models, and dimensions without an underlying conceptual framework or theory. This conclusion has been reached by representatives of many different psychological specialties. In response to this inconsistency this book presents a hierarchical framework about important theoretical issues that are present in psychological thinking. These issues concern definitions of three major theoretical concepts in theory and practice: (a) paradigms, (b) theories, and (c) models. It focuses on defining, comparing, and contrasting these three conceptual terms. This framework clarifies differences among paradigms, theories, and models, terms which have ... Read more
Within the field of psychology there is a proliferation of paradigms, theories, models, and dimensions without an underlying conceptual framework or theory. This conclusion has been reached by representatives of many different psychological specialties. In response to this inconsistency this book presents a hierarchical framework about important theoretical issues that are present in psychological thinking. These issues concern definitions of three major theoretical concepts in theory and practice: (a) paradigms, (b) theories, and (c) models. It focuses on defining, comparing, and contrasting these three conceptual terms. This framework clarifies differences among paradigms, theories, and models, terms which have ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
Number of Pages
458
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489999597
SKU
V9781489999597
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Luciano . Ed(S): L'Abate
Since his retirement in 1990, Luciano L’Abate, Ph.D. has been Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University where he was previously a Professor of Psychology beginning in 1965. L’Abate has been an editorial board member of many national and foreign professional and scientific journals, as well as a consultant to various publishing houses. He is the author and co-author of over ... Read more
Reviews for Paradigms in Theory Construction