The Value of Theorizing: How New Theory Matters in Research Work and University Governance Practice - Couverture rigide

Styhre, Alexander

 
9781035311682: The Value of Theorizing: How New Theory Matters in Research Work and University Governance Practice
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1035311682 ISBN 13 : 9781035311682
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2024

Synopsis

In this compelling book, Alexander Styhre presents a comprehensive analysis of the role and purpose of theory within the university setting. Critiquing current university governance practices which assess research quality based on citation frequency data, Styhre proposes an alternate measure of research quality based on contentful concepts in the space of reason.



Focusing on the inner workings of scholarly communities, The Value of Theorizing evaluates the ‘quality as popularity’ fallacy and highlights the importance of alternative methods of thinking. Styhre draws on American pragmatism and analytical philosophy to construct his approach, bringing together theories of instrumental and methodological pragmatism. He goes on to dissect inferentialist theory, the semantics of language, and the political economy of new theory, amalgamating these to make an invaluable contribution to this ever-changing field.



Highlighting the importance of reason in assessing the quality of theory in a university setting, this innovative book will prove an intriguing read for scholars of management and the social sciences with an interest in their research environment, as well as researchers of American pragmatism, analytical philosophy and the philosophy of language. It will also appeal to scholars, policy makers and university employees who are interested in refining university governance practices and the process of research.

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À propos de l'auteur

Alexander Styhre, Professor in Business Administration, School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

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Éditeur
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1035311682
ISBN 13 
9781035311682
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
186
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Personne responsable
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