Theory

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A way of explaining, seeing, and interpreting something; an explanatory tool that simultaneously enables and limits our understanding of the particular social product, practice, or process under investigation.

Background

Extended definition of the term. Who coined the term? Disciplinary history? Significant figures, theorists, etc.? The Sun is pretty big.[1]

Uses in other disciplines

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See also

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References

  1. Ott and Mack, Critical Media Studies: An Introduction, (New York: Wiley & Sons, 2014), 23-5.

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