The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory

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Karin Knorr Cetina, Theodore R. Schatzki, Eike von Savigny
Taylor & Francis, Dec 7, 2000 - Philosophy - 256 pages
This book provides an exciting and diverse philosophical exploration of the role of practice and practices in human activity. It contains original essays and critiques of this philosophical and sociological attempt to move beyond current problematic ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences. It will be useful across many disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, science, cultural theory, history and anthropology.

About the author (2000)

Theodore R. Schatzki is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky, USA. Karin Knorr-Cetina is Professor of Sociology and Eike von Savigny is Professor of Philosophy, both at the University of Bielefield, Germany.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory
EditorsKarin Knorr Cetina, Theodore R. Schatzki, Eike von Savigny
PublisherTaylor & Francis, 2000
ISBN0203977459, 9780203977453
Length256 pages
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