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- the_pleasures_of_theory_-_a_rationale_for_the_unit_design @6916:2018
- # The pleasures of theory: A rationale for the unit design # ## The meaning of life ## Development, as a... is class is a very general introduction to social theory, but we do try to come back to these four conditi... issues of development. ## “I agree with you, in theory. In theory, communism works... in theory!” ## As social scientists, our purpose is to explain society, a
- the_practice_of_social_theory @6916:2018
- # The practice of social theory This is a difficult time to study questions of culture, development, and ... faith in modernity. Indeed, the development of a theory of society was itself often taken as an expression of this modernity. Scientific social theory was a sign that society was becoming conscious of... is to explain society, and to arrive at a better theory of society and culture. Development, as a project
- the_practice_of_social_theory @6916:2020
- ====== The practice of social theory ====== [RS: This may need some updating. Thoughts?] This is a diffi... faith in modernity. Indeed, the development of a theory of society was itself often taken as an expression of this modernity. Scientific social theory was a sign that society was becoming conscious of... is to explain society, and to arrive at a better theory of society and culture. Development, as a project
- plan @6916:2020
- roduction to the seminar: The relevance of social theory | | |\\ | 2 | Mar 3 | The material conditions of ... Latour (2005d) |\\ | 13 | May 26 | What is social theory for? | | |\\ ====== References ====== Bourdieu... jective Limits of Objectivism.” In //Outline of a Theory of Practice//, translated by Richard Nice, 1–71. ... ling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory//, 247–62. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ———
- books_about_social_theory @6916:2018
- # Books about social theory and social anthropology # ## Secondary literature ## These books are textbooks and anthologies of social theory and sociocultural anthropology, and may be useful... Adams, Bert, and R. A. Sydie. 2001. Sociological Theory. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Pine Forge Press. Berger... ttlefield Publishers, Inc. ## Classics of social theory ## If you would like to continue to read up on t
- 12 @6916:2020
- ling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory//, 247–62. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ———... ling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory//, 1–17. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ———. ... ling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory//, 141–56. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ———... ling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory//. Oxford: Oxford University Press. {{page>691
- about_this_seminar @6916:2024
- , it became an all-purpose introduction to social theory. When the development studies degree was brought ... . It is instead meant to be a provocation. Social theory ain't what it used to be. We live in an era where... ith in progress has been ripped to shreds. Social theory, and the social sciences generally, are based on
- 2024 @6916:2024
- /663574. ———. 2014. “Relational Ethnography.” //Theory and Society// 43 (5): 547–79. https://doi.org/10.... ng the Social: Can Felt-Ontology Alone Inform the Theory?” //Economic and Political Weekly// 48 (14): 27–3... . Sarukkai, Sundar. 2007. “Dalit Experience and Theory.” //Economic and Political Weekly// 42 (40): 4043
- weekly_plan_and_assigned_readings @6916:2018
- ntly social existence and the pleasures of social theory. [[1|More information...]] ===== Week 2 (11 iii ... nd Social Complexity [abridged].” In Sociological Theory, 169–86. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Pine Forge Press. ———. 2001b. Sociological Theory. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Pine Forge Press. Bornst
- 8 @6916:2020
- jective Limits of Objectivism.” In //Outline of a Theory of Practice//, translated by Richard Nice, 1–71. ... tz, David. 2012a. “Chapter 5: Habitus: A Cultural Theory of Action.” In //Culture and Power: The Sociology
- about_this_seminar @6916:2018
- lass was developed to serve as a required unit in theory for students of development and has since grown i... elp prepare you to develop arguments about social theory and its application to social analysis. Your firs
- 6916guide @6916:2020
- ar|About this seminar]], [[the_practice_of_social_theory|The practice of social theory]], [[plan|Summary of topics and readings]], [[:the_key_tasks_of_collaborati
- about_this_seminar @6916:2020
- lass was developed to serve as a required unit in theory for students of development and has since grown i... elp prepare you to develop arguments about social theory and its application to social analysis. Your firs
- learning_outcomes @6916:2018
- differences among them, and their roots in social theory. * You will be able to see how theoretical fra... rguments and analysis in the traditions of social theory. * You will develop your own skills of asking
- 6916guide @6916:2018
- [[About this seminar]] * [[The practice of social theory]] | [[Books about social theory]] | [[:The_Quest:start|A guide to research]] * [[Staying on top of your s