The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory

by Theodore R. Schatzki (Editor), Karin Knorr Cetina (Editor), Eike von Savigny (Editor)

This book provides an exciting and diverse philosophical exploration of the role of practice and practices in human activity. It contains original essays and critiques of this philosophical and sociological attempt to move beyond current problematic ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences. It will be useful across many disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, science, cultural theory, history and anthropology.

Genres: Philosophy

252 pages, Hardcover

First published July 12, 2000

About the author

Theodore R. Schatzki is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky, USA