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BL
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952418
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b706788
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Thomas, Gary,1950-
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| Title & Author
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Education and theory : : strangers in paradigms /\ Gary Thomas.
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| Publication Statement
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Maidenhead ;New York :: Open University Press,, 2007.
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| Series Statement
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Conducting educational research
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1 online resource (x, 187 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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033523027X
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: 1281129771
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: 6611129774
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: 9780335230273
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: 9781281129772
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: 9786611129774
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0335211798
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0335211801
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9780335211791
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9780335211807
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Front cover; Half title; Title; Copy right; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Journeys to understanding theory; Chapter 2 What's the use of theory in education?; Chapter 3 Where's the theory? Behind you! (Oh No It Isn't!); Chapter 4 Theory and the rational mind; Chapter 5 Theory's spell: on qualitative inquiry and educational research; Chapter 6 The use and abuse of 'theory': grounded theory; Chapter 7 Less theory; References; Index; Back cover.
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| Abstract
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Examines what theory means for both student and researcher and questions whether the confidence in educational theory is justified. This book also examines some theoretically significant influences on educational thought and practice in the twentieth century. It is intended for academics, researchers, teachers and students of education.
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Education-- Philosophy.
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Theory (Philosophy)
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EDUCATION-- Philosophy Social Aspects.
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Education-- Philosophy.
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Theory (Philosophy)
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| Dewey Classification
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370.1
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| LC Classification
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LB14.7.T58 2007eb
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