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It is argued that there can be no perceptible, continuous interchange between theory & practice, any more than there can be reduction of one to the other. Theory & practice are basically antithetical; one can lead to the other as a result of methodological dissociations that are just as frequently contrasting as complementary. These two autonomous poles are partly incommunicable & partly complementary; despite their conflicting relations, they are essential to each other, since theory not founded on practical experience would rapidly become ideological, & practice devoid of any theoretical basis would soon stagnate. The ways in which the human & practical sciences have contributed, over the last thirty years, to the prevailing domination supremacy of signs are delineated. Modified AA.

"This collection of works by critical sociologists of various nationalities focuses on cutting-edge approaches to conflict-driven social change. By emphasizing the role played by contemporary social movements such as environmentalists, migrant organizations, world social forum activists and others, these studies grapple with diverse forms of organized resistance in the 21st century. From homeless peoples displaced by Hurricane Katrina to young Muslim women refusing to shun their veils in French schools, the logic of a new generation of protest is deciphered with an eye to learning from as well as informing new social forces demanding progressive change. The result is an affirmation of the continuing relevance of critical sociology in analyzing key social contradictions in the United States, Mexico, and beyond"--P. [4] of cover

Introduction -- What are practices? -- Knowledge -- Retroactive redescription -- Identification and context -- Specificity and generalisation -- Possibility and capacities -- Constitutive relations and constitutive theory -- Conclusion -- Culture and action in the social sciences -- Some benefits of studying practices -- Works cited

It is argued that the striking differences across Europe in the labor force participation rates of women with children cannot be explained by differences in social policy or welfare system alone. This volume, resulting from research conducted 1998-2001 by the European Commission, explores the interaction of individual motivations & sociopolitical factors that prompt some mothers to enter the workforce & other to remain at home, highlighting the intersection of social policies & practices across different welfare regimes. The current work situation of mothers -- & all women -- is considered against the backdrop of gender-equality policies developed since the late 1950s, along with treaties that have provided the legal basis for such policies; laws against sexual discrimination, guarantees of "equal pay for equal work," & provision of childcare services are highlighted. The continued "gender coding" of certain activities, eg, child care & household maintenance, as "women's work" is discussed & sociopolitical factors in individual EU member states that impact gender-equality policies are considered. K. Hyatt Stewart

This book reports on cutting-edge research concerning social practices. Merging perspectives from various disciplines, including philosophy, biology, psychology and cognitive science, and economy, it discusses theoretical aspects of social behavior along with models to investigate them, and presenting key case studies as well. Further, it describes concepts related to habits, routines, and rituals and examines important features of human action, such as intentionality and choice, exploring the influence of specific social practices in different situations. Based on a workshop held on April 2022 at the World Congress on Universal Logic (UNILOG 22), in Crete, and including additional invited chapters, the book offers fresh insights into the fields of social practice and the cognitive, computational, and philosophical tools to understand them

"The Social Practice of Human Rights bridges the conventional scholar-practitioner divide by focusing on the space in between. In capturing this cutting edge research program, the volume proposes a perspective that motivates critical self-reflection of the strategies that drive communities dedicated to the advocacy and implementation of human rights"--

By looking at Rawls' 'A theory of justice' within the conflict ridden context of advanced capitalism over the past 20 years, unveils its ideological content as a 3-tiered social practice. Summarises the salient elements of this context, underlines the ideological role of proceduralism in the institutions and practices that have mediated the major conflicts of this period, and identifies the alternatives to Rawls' humanistic corporatism.