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Thinking Through Theory

By John Levi Martin
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Thinking Through Theory by John Levi Martin is designed for students delving into sociology. The book emphasises how to think clearly and critically about sociological theory, guiding readers on avoiding circular reasoning, recognising self-contradictions, and understanding why tautologies lack meaningful insight.
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Ideal for sociology students and those interested in developing sharper critical thinking skills within social theory.

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Written with students in mind, Thinking Through Theory explores the role of theory in sociology with a focus on good thinking: how to keep from thinking in circles, how to know when we are contradicting ourselves, and how to avoid thinking tautologies are meaningful.

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Written with students in mind, Thinking Through Theory explores the role of theory in sociology with a focus on good thinking: how to keep from thinking in circles, how to know when we are contradicting ourselves, and how to avoid thinking tautologies are meaningful.

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ISBN: 9780393937688

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 288

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John Levi Martin is Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago. He is the author of The Explanation of Social Action and Social Structures.

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