Chaos Of Disciplines
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Chaos Of Disciplines
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Author : Andrew Abbott
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2010-07-15
Chaos Of Disciplines written by Andrew Abbott and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-15 with Social Science categories.
In this vital new study, Andrew Abbott presents a fresh and daring analysis of the evolution and development of the social sciences. Chaos of Disciplines reconsiders how knowledge actually changes and advances. Challenging the accepted belief that social sciences are in a perpetual state of progress, Abbott contends that disciplines instead cycle around an inevitable pattern of core principles. New schools of thought, then, are less a reaction to an established order than they are a reinvention of fundamental concepts. Chaos of Disciplines uses fractals to explain the patterns of disciplines, and then applies them to key debates that surround the social sciences. Abbott argues that knowledge in different disciplines is organized by common oppositions that function at any level of theoretical or methodological scale. Opposing perspectives of thought and method, then, in fields ranging from history, sociology, and literature, are to the contrary, radically similar; much like fractals, they are each mutual reflections of their own distinctions.
Chaos Of Disciplines
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language : en
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Release Date : 2010
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Department And Discipline
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Author : Andrew Abbott
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-05-19
Department And Discipline written by Andrew Abbott and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-19 with Social Science categories.
In this detailed history of the Chicago School of Sociology, Andrew Abbott investigates central topics in the emergence of modern scholarship, paying special attention to "schools of science" and how such schools reproduce themselves over time. What are the preconditions from which schools arise? Do they exist as rigid rules or as flexible structures? How do they emerge from the day-to-day activities of academic life such as editing journals and writing papers? Abbott analyzes the shifts in social scientific inquiry and discloses the intellectual rivalry and faculty politics that characterized different stages of the Chicago School. Along the way, he traces the rich history of the discipline's main journal, the American Journal of Sociology. Embedded in this analysis of the school and its practices is a broader theoretical argument, which Abbott uses to redefine social objects as a sequence of interconnected events rather than as fixed entities. Abbott's theories grow directly out of the Chicago School's insistence that social life be located in time and place, a tradition that has been at the heart of the school since its founding one hundred years ago.
Time Matters
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Author : Andrew Abbott
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2001-07-15
Time Matters written by Andrew Abbott and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-15 with Family & Relationships categories.
What do variables really tell us? When exactly do inventions occur? Why do we always miss turning points as they transpire? When does what doesn't happen mean as much, if not more, than what does? Andrew Abbott considers these fascinating questions in Time Matters, a diverse series of essays that constitutes the most extensive analysis of temporality in social science today. Ranging from abstract theoretical reflection to pointed methodological critique, Abbott demonstrates the inevitably theoretical character of any methodology. Time Matters focuses particularly on questions of time, events, and causality. Abbott grounds each essay in straightforward examinations of actual social scientific analyses. Throughout, he demonstrates the crucial assumptions we make about causes and events, about actors and interaction and about time and meaning every time we employ methods of social analysis, whether in academic disciplines, market research, public opinion polling, or even evaluation research. Turning current assumptions on their heads, Abbott not only outlines the theoretical orthodoxies of empirical social science, he sketches new alternatives, laying down foundations for a new body of social theory.
Sacred Chaos
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Author : Tricia McCary Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2009-09-20
Sacred Chaos written by Tricia McCary Rhodes and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-20 with Religion categories.
Life is often chaotic. And no matter how hard you try to find space, to slow down, the chaos always seems to win. Tricia Rhodes's life is chaotic too. But in the midst of a time of household turmoil, Tricia learned to see God and coummunicate with him in whole new ways--not on a spiritual retreat, but right in the midst of the chaos of life. She offers us here a fresh view of connecting to God, one that focuses on quality time and frees us from the rigidity of a devotional life that may feel stifled, grow stagnant or bring about guilt when we can't keep up. These pages will help awaken you to the reality of God's presence in your life--just as it is--providing new ways to pray, to listen to God, to view others the way God sees them, to be guided by God. Ideas at the end of each chapter and suggestions for prayer experiments give practical suggestions for connecting with God and noticing his work throughout each day. God is not afraid of chaos. If a chaotic life has you running, let Tricia's words offered here help you run to God in the midst of it and discover the ways he can turn even chaos into something sacred.
Chaos And Complexity Theory In World Politics
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Author : Sefika Sule Ercetin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-05
Chaos And Complexity Theory In World Politics written by Sefika Sule Ercetin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05 with Chaotic behavior in systems categories.
"This book brings attention to new developments in global politics within the last few years, demonstrating various issues in international relations and the application of chaos theory within this field"--
Transient Chaos
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Author : Ying-Cheng Lai
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-02-26
Transient Chaos written by Ying-Cheng Lai and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-26 with Mathematics categories.
The aim of this Book is to give an overview, based on the results of nearly three decades of intensive research, of transient chaos. One belief that motivates us to write this book is that, transient chaos may not have been appreciated even within the nonlinear-science community, let alone other scientific disciplines.
Chaos And Complexity
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Author : Michael R. Butz
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1997-09-29
Chaos And Complexity written by Michael R. Butz and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-29 with Medical categories.
The nature of this book is to emphasize the inherent complexity and richness of the human experience of change. Now, the author believes there to be an acceptable "scientific" explanation for this phenomona. Explored here are 30 years of studies to describe nonlinear dynamics, today termed either chaos theory or complexity theory. The connotations of both theories are discussed at length. Offering social scientists validation in their attempts to describe and define phenomona of a previously ineffable nature, this book explores chaos' implications for psychology and the social sciences. It describes the benefits psychology can glean from using ideas in chaos theory and applying them to psychology in general, individual psycho-therapy, couples therapy, and community psychology, and also considers possible directions for research and application.
Methods Of Discovery
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Author : Andrew Delano Abbott
language : en
Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Release Date : 2004
Methods Of Discovery written by Andrew Delano Abbott and has been published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Social Science categories.
Abbott helps social science students discover what questions to ask. This exciting book is not about habits and the mechanics of doing social science research, but about habits of thinking that enable students to use those mechanics in new ways, by coming up with new ideas and combining them more effectively with old ones. Abbott organizes his book around general methodological moves, and uses examples from throughout the social sciences to show how these moves can open new lines of thinking. In each chapter, he covers several moves and their reverses (if these exist), discussing particular examples of the move as well as its logical and theoretical structure. Often he goes on to propose applications of the move in a wide variety of empirical settings. The basic aim of Methods of Discovery is to offer readers a new way of thinking about directions for their research and new ways to imagine information relevant to their research problems. Methods of Discovery is part of the Contemporary Societies series.
The Handbook Of Social And Political Conflict
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Author : Sergei Samoilenko
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2025-03-25
The Handbook Of Social And Political Conflict written by Sergei Samoilenko and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-25 with Social Science categories.
Provides real-world insights into social and political conflict across disciplines The Handbook of Social and Political Conflict offers a comprehensive exploration of conflict from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, merging insights from fields including sociology, political science, psychology, communication, and conflict resolution. Bringing together original work by experts from around the world, this authoritative volume provides readers with a deep understanding of the mechanisms, causes, and consequences of conflict. Designed for those who wish to bridge academic disciplines, the Handbook both advances theoretical understanding and offers practical conflict resolution strategies that can be applied in a broad range of contexts, from interpersonal disputes to international tensions. Each in-depth chapter tackles a unique concept while maintaining a coherent narrative that spans topics such as political polarization, the rhetoric of social control, the role of technology in shaping conflict behaviors, and much more. Presenting new theoretical perspectives and tools to address today's most pressing issues, the Handbook of Social and Political Conflict: Examines contemporary issues such as political polarization, social ostracism, cancel culture, and information warfare Contains in-depth analysis of critical contemporary issues such as the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and media in modern conflict Addresses both adversarial and cooperative approaches to conflict resolution Incorporates cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks on contemporary social and political conflicts Offers practical approaches to fostering resilience, peacebuilding, and critical media literacy Whether examining the escalation of political tensions or exploring the potential for peacebuilding, the Handbook of Social and Political Conflict is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in conflict resolution, political science, sociology, and communication studies. It is also an invaluable reference for professionals working in conflict management, diplomacy, international relations, and social advocacy.