The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory

By Theodore R. Schatzki, Karin Knorr Cetina, Eike von Savigny

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041522814X
• ISBN13: 9780415228145
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"