Questions of Practice in Philosophy and Social Theory

Questions of Practice in Philosophy and Social Theory
Author: Anders Buch
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2018-08-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1351184830

Humanistic theory for more than the past 100 years is marked by extensive attention to practice and practices. Two prominent streams of thought sharing this focus are pragmatism and theories of practice. This volume brings together internationally prominent theorists to explore key dimensions of practice and practices on the background of parallels and points of contact between these two traditions. The contributors all are steeped in one or both of these streams and well-known for their work on practice. The collected essays explore three important themes: what practice and practices are, normativity, and transformation. The volume deepens understanding of these three practice themes while strengthening appreciation of the parallels between and complementariness of pragmatism and practice theory.

Model Theory : An Introduction

Model Theory : An Introduction
Author: David Marker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2006-04-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0387227342

Assumes only a familiarity with algebra at the beginning graduate level; Stresses applications to algebra; Illustrates several of the ways Model Theory can be a useful tool in analyzing classical mathematical structures

Questions of Modern Chess Theory

Questions of Modern Chess Theory
Author: Isaac Lipnitsky
Publisher: Quality Chess Uk Llp
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9781906552039

In English for the first time. Written by a two-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956, this is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century.

A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question
Author: Warren Berger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1620401460

To get the best answer-in business, in life-you have to ask the best possible question. Innovation expert Warren Berger shows that ability is both an art and a science. It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities and reinvent industries, spark creative insights at many levels, and provide a transformative new outlook on life. It is the ability to question-and to do so deeply, imaginatively, and “beautifully.” In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask fundamental, game-changing questions. But Berger also shares human stories of people using questioning to solve everyday problems-from “How can I adapt my career in a time of constant change?” to “How can I step back from the daily rush and figure out what really makes me happy?” By showing how to approach questioning with an open, curious mind and a willingness to work through a series of “Why,” “What if,” and “How” queries, Berger offers an inspiring framework of how we can all arrive at better solutions, fresh possibilities, and greater success in business and life.

Forms of Explanation

Forms of Explanation
Author: Alan Garfinkel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1981
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780300049022

What makes one explanation better than another? How can we tell when an explanation has really answered our question? In a lively and readable discussion, Garfinkel argues that the key to understanding an explanation is to discover what question is really being answered. He then suggests criteria for a good explanation and goes on to examine some classic explanations in social and natural science.

Intelligence Theory

Intelligence Theory
Author: Peter Gill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2008-08-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134086970

This edited volume brings together a range of essays by individuals who are centrally involved in the debate about the role and utility of theory in intelligence studies. The volume includes both classic essays and new articles that critically analyse some key issues: strategic intelligence, the place of international relations theory, theories of

Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires

Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires
Author: William Foddy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521467339

The success of any interview or questionnaire depends upon good question design, yet most of the available literature has been devoted to interview techniques, rather than question formulation. This practical book provides a coherent, theoretical basis for the construction of valid and reliable questions for interviews and questionnaires. The theoretical framework used in the book provides a set of principles that, when followed, will increase the validity and reliability of verbal data collected for social research. Dr Foddy outlines the problems which can arise when framing questions with clarity and commonsense. He has written a wide ranging, useful book for survey practitioners working in the social sciences.

Game Theory

Game Theory
Author: Vincent F. Hendricks
Publisher: Automatic Press / VIP
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2007
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Game Theory: 5 Questions is a collection of short interviews based on 5 questions presented to some of the most influential and prominent scholars in the field. We hear their views on game theory, its aim, scope, use, the future direction of game theory and how their work fits in these respects.

Questions of Communication

Questions of Communication
Author: Rob Anderson
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2001-10-12
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780312250805

A perfect core text for introduction to communication or communication theory classes, Questions of Communication puts theory into context by using an accessible question and answer format — each chapter begins with a topical question and then shows students how different theories have sought to answer it.

Empirical Research and Writing

Empirical Research and Writing
Author: Leanne C. Powner
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1483370666

Students can easily misstep when they first begin to do research. Leanne C. Powner’s new title Empirical Research and Writing: A Student′s Practical Guide provides valuable advice and guidance on conducting and writing about empirical research. Chapter by chapter, students are guided through the key steps in the research process. Written in a lively and engaging manner and with a dose of humor, this practical text shows students exactly how to choose a research topic, conduct a literature review, make research design decisions, collect and analyze data, and then write up and present the results. The book′s approachable style and just-in-time information delivery make it a text students will want to read, and its wide-ranging and surprisingly sophisticated coverage will make it an important resource for their later coursework.