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.
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