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A Good Book, in Theory Alan Sears

A Good Book, in Theory By Alan Sears

A Good Book, in Theory by Alan Sears

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A refreshing, thoughtful, and passionate book about social theory that is engaging and accessible. This is a must-read for those who want to know more about theory but are afraid to ask. - Aziz Choudry, McGill University

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A Good Book, in Theory Summary

A Good Book, in Theory: Making Sense Through Inquiry by Alan Sears

This brief and engagingly written book provides a unique introduction to the process of social inquiry and the theoretical and methodological frameworks that support that inquiry, offering a strong foundation in critical thinking that is rooted in the social sciences but maintains relevance across the disciplines.

About Alan Sears

Alan Sears is Professor of Sociology at Ryerson University, Toronto. He is the author of Retooling the Mind Factory: Education in a Lean State (UTP, 2003) and co-author with James Cairns of The Democratic Imagination (UTP, 2012). James Cairns is Assistant Professor in the Contemporary Studies Department at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford. He is the co-author, with Alan Sears, of The Democratic Imagination (UTP, 2012).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface to the First Edition: Users' Guide for Students and Instructors Preface to the Second Edition 1. An Interesting Idea, In Theory 2. But How Do You Know? 3. You Are Here: Mapping Social Relations 4. The Real World: Making Sense of Perceptions 5. Nature and Culture: The Social Construction of Distinctions 6. Making Time: Clocking Social Relations 7. Conclusion: So Many Theories, So Little Time Glossary References Index

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CIN1442601566G
9781442601567
1442601566
A Good Book, in Theory: Making Sense Through Inquiry by Alan Sears
Alan Sears
Used - Good
Paperback
University of Toronto Press
2010-04-01
206
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