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100 1 _aSears, Alan,
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245 1 2 _aA good book, in theory :
_ba guide to theoretical thinking /
_cAlan Sears.
264 1 _aPeterborough, Ont. :
_bBroadview Press,
_c[2005]
264 4 _c©2005
300 _a174 pages ;
_c22 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 159-164) and index.
505 0 0 _tPreface : user's guide for students and instructors --
_g1.
_tAn interesting idea, in theory --
_g2.
_tYou are here : mapping social relations --
_g3.
_tThe real world : making sense of perceptions --
_g4.
_tNature and culture : the social construction of distinctions --
_g5.
_tMaking time : clocking social relations --
_g6.
_tConclusion : so many theories, so little time.
520 1 _a"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.
588 _aMachine converted from AACR2 source record.
650 0 _aCritical thinking.
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650 0 _aSociology
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