Good Book, in Theory Making Sense Through Inquiry

Name: Good Book, in Theory Making Sense Through Inquiry
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ISBN: 9781442600775

ISBN-10: 1442600772

ISBN-13: 9781442600775

Edition: 3rd 2015 (Revised)

Authors: Alan Sears, James Cairns

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This brief and engagingly written book provides a unique introduction to the art and science of social inquiry. Popular for its ability to make theory relevant to everyday life, it is full of lively examples that help readers connect to an otherwise difficult topic.New to this edition is a discussion of Indigenous ways of knowing, an examination of the research process, and instruction on how to communicate arguments. New activities have also been included at the end of each chapter in order to support those who enjoy a more active approach to learning about theory. The result is a strong foundation in critical thinking that is rooted in the social sciences but maintains relevance across…

Book details

List price: $37.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Publication date: 3/19/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.50" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English

Alan Sears is Professor of Sociology at Ryerson University, Toronto. He is the author of Retooling the Mind Factory: Education in a Lean State (UTP, 2003) and co-author with James Cairns of The Democratic Imagination (UTP, 2012).

James Cairns is Assistant Professor in the Contemporary Studies Department at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford. He is the co-author, with Alan Sears, of The Democratic Imagination (UTP, 2012).