The art of social theory
In the social sciences today, students are taught theory by reading and analyzing the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and other foundational figures of the discipline. What they rarely learn, however, is how to actually theorize. The Art of Social Theory is a practical guide to doing just that.In thi...
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Princeton ; and Oxford :
Princeton University Press
cop. 2014
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b29354973*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Machine generated contents note:Introduction: Why Theorize and Can You Learn to Do It? 1
- Part 1: How to Theorize
- Chapter 1. Starting Anew 13
- Chapter 2. Social Observation 29
- Chapter 3. Naming, Concept, and Typology 52
- Chapter 4. Analogy, Metaphor, and Pattern 80
- Chapter 5. Coming Up with an Explanation 98
- Part 2: Preparing for Theorizing
- Chapter 6. Heuristics 127
- Chapter 7. Practical Exercises 146
- Chapter 8. The Role of Theory 169
- Chapter 9. Imagination and Art 188
- Chapter 10. Summary and More 210
- Appendix: How to Theorize according to Charles S. Peirce 230
- Acknowledgments 249
- Notes 251
- References 253
- Index 279..
