To date, theory in Education Studies has been dominated by a particular view of what should count as 'scientific' theory. David Turner argues that this approach does not necessarily provide a firm foundation for policy planning and professional activity. Using examples from linear programming, game theory, decision theory and chaos theory, he demonstrates how certain insights from modern developments in, for example, the social sciences can be used to stimulate more rewarding debate amongst educational researchers.
- ISBN10 1281295051
- ISBN13 9781281295057
- Publish Date 1 January 2005 (first published 1 July 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 1 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Continuum
- Edition Revised ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English