Good Book in Theory: A Guide to Theoretical Thinking - Couverture souple

Sears, Alan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1442600381 ISBN 13 : 9781442600386

Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 2005

Synopsis

This book is designed to introduce readers to the joys and challenges of theoretical thinking. It begins by encouraging reflection of informal everyday theorizing, showing that theoretical thinking is an important feature of human activity. A focus on key themes?the politics of the classroom, the notion of what is "real," what is "natural," and how time is measured?allows Sears to draw out important elements of social theory in a way that makes it relevant and interesting to students. Creative exercises bring the issues to life and help hone critical thinking and writing skills. In the process, Sears offers an engaging and accessible guide through the complex world of social theory and lays a solid foundation for further study.Special Combined Price: A Good Book, In Theory: A Guide to Theoretical Thinking may be ordered together with Social Theory: Continuity and Confrontation, second edition at a special discounted price. In order to secure the package price, the following ISBN must be used when ordering: 978-1-55402-291-5. Academics please note that this is a title classified as having a restricted allocation of complimentary copies. Restricted titles remain available to adopters and to academics very likely to adopt in the coming semester. When adoption possibilities are less strong and/or further in the future, academics are requested to purchase the title, with the proviso that UTP Higher Education will happily refund the purchase price if the book is indeed adopted.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alan Sears is a Professor of Sociology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is the author of Retooling the Mind Factory: Education in a Lean State (Garamond Press/UTP, 2003) and various articles on teaching and learning in higher education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Toronto Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1442600381
• ISBN 13: 9781442600386
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible