All social scientists learn the celebrated theories and frameworks
of their predecessors, using them to inform their own research and
observations. But before there can be theory, there must be
theorizing. "Theorizing in Social Science" introduces the reader to
the next generation of theory construction and suggests useful ways
for creating social theory.
What makes certain types of theories creative, and how does one go
about theorizing in a creative way? The contributors to this
landmark collection--top social scientists in the fields of
sociology, economics, and management--draw on personal experiences
and new findings to provide a range of answers to these questions.
Some turn to cognitive psychology and neuroscience's impact on our
understanding of human thought, others encourage greater dialogue
between and across the arts and sciences, while still others focus
on the processes by which observation leads to conceptualization.
Taken together, however, the chapters collectively and actively
encourage a shift in the place of theory in social science today.
Appealing to students and scientists across disciplines, this
collection will inspire innovative approaches to producing,
teaching, and learning theory.
General
Imprint: |
Stanford University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2014 |
First published: |
2014 |
Editors: |
Richard Swedberg
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
271 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8047-9109-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8047-9109-0 |
Barcode: |
9780804791090 |
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