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A good book, in theory : a guide to theoretical thinking / Alan Sears.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Peterborough, Ont. : Broadview Press, [2005]Copyright date: ©2005Description: 174 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1551115360
  • 9781551115368
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 301.01 22
Contents:
Preface : user's guide for students and instructors -- 1. An interesting idea, in theory -- 2. You are here : mapping social relations -- 3. The real world : making sense of perceptions -- 4. Nature and culture : the social construction of distinctions -- 5. Making time : clocking social relations -- 6. Conclusion : so many theories, so little time.
Review: "This book is designed to introduce readers to the joys and challenges of theoretical thinking. It begins by encouraging reflection of informal everyday theorizing, showing that theoretical thinking is an important feature of human activity. A focus on key themes - the politics of the classroom, the notion of what is "real," what is "natural," and how time is measured - allows Sears to draw out important elements of social theory in a way that makes it relevant and interesting to students. Creative exercises bring the issues to life and help hone critical thinking and writing skills. In the process, Sears offers an engaging and accessible guide through the complex world of social theory and lays a solid foundation for further study."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-164) and index.

Preface : user's guide for students and instructors -- 1. An interesting idea, in theory -- 2. You are here : mapping social relations -- 3. The real world : making sense of perceptions -- 4. Nature and culture : the social construction of distinctions -- 5. Making time : clocking social relations -- 6. Conclusion : so many theories, so little time.

"This book is designed to introduce readers to the joys and challenges of theoretical thinking. It begins by encouraging reflection of informal everyday theorizing, showing that theoretical thinking is an important feature of human activity. A focus on key themes - the politics of the classroom, the notion of what is "real," what is "natural," and how time is measured - allows Sears to draw out important elements of social theory in a way that makes it relevant and interesting to students. Creative exercises bring the issues to life and help hone critical thinking and writing skills. In the process, Sears offers an engaging and accessible guide through the complex world of social theory and lays a solid foundation for further study."--BOOK JACKET.

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