The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
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This is the first volume to bring together philosophers, sociologists and scientists to explore and examine the role of practices in human activity.
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The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory by Karin Knorr Cetina
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.'Some of the chapters in the book contribute to a fairly advanced theoretical and philosophical discussion' - Scandinavian Journal of Managment
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415228138 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415228131 |
| Title | The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory |
| Author | Karin Knorr Cetina |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2000-12-07 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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