Description
| Product ID: | 9780367874018 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Practice Theory and Research |
| Subtitle: | Exploring the dynamics of social life |
| Authors: | Author: Don Weenink, Machiel Lamers, Gert Spaargaren |
| Page Count: | 264 |
| Subjects: | Social theory, Social theory, Social research and statistics, Social research & statistics |
| Description: | Practice Theory and Research provides a systematic introduction and overview of recent formulations of practice theory organised around three important themes: the importance of analysing the role of the non-human alongside the human; the reflexive nature of social science research; and the dynamics of social change. Combining a rich va There has been an upsurge in scholarship concerned with theories of social practices in various fields including sociology, geography and management studies. This book provides a systematic introduction and overview of recent formulations of practice theory organised around three important themes: the importance of analysing the role of the non-human alongside the human; the reflexive nature of social science research; and the dynamics of social change. Combining a rich variety of detailed empirical research examples with discussion of the relevance of practice theories for policy and social change, this book represents an excellent sourcebook for all academic and professional researchers interested in working with practice theory. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-12-12 |
