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The Art of Social Theory
Engelsk Paperback
The Art of Social Theory
Engelsk Paperback

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A practical guide to the art of theorizing in the social sciences

In the social sciences today, students are taught theory by reading and analyzing the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and other foundational figures of the discipline. What they rarely learn, however, is how to actually theorize. The Art of Social Theory is a practical guide to doing just that.

In this one-of-a-kind user''s manual for social theorists, Richard Swedberg explains how theorizing occurs in what he calls the context of discovery, a process in which the researcher gathers preliminary data and thinks creatively about it using tools such as metaphor, analogy, and typology. He guides readers through each step of the theorist’s art, from observation and naming to concept formation and explanation. To theorize well, you also need a sound knowledge of existing social theory. Swedberg introduces readers to the most important theories and concepts, and discusses how to go about mastering them. If you can think, you can also learn to theorize. This book shows you how.

Concise and accessible, The Art of Social Theory features helpful examples throughout, and also provides practical exercises that enable readers to learn through doing.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
288
ISBN-13:
9780691168135
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
069116813X
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
1 sep 2015
Længde:
18mm
Bredde:
216mm
Højde:
141mm
Forlag:
Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato:
1 sep 2015
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge