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Action Theory : A Primer for Applied Research in the Social Sciences by Ladislav Valach; Richard A. Young; M. Judith Lynam is a psychology available to read on EtoBox.
What is Action Theory : A Primer for Applied Research in the Social Sciences about?
The authors describe a view that our short-, medium-, and long- term behavior, interactions, and relationships—whether planned or spontaneous, purposeful or playful—can be understood in terms of goal-directed systems. An understanding of action theory and research methods used in applied settings is provided. It leads to the conclusion that individual processes are joint processes and the joint construction of lives should be monitored to understand ongoing personal and social involvements. The
Who reads Action Theory : A Primer for Applied Research in the Social Sciences?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Ladislav Valach; Richard A. Young; M. Judith Lynam
- Publisher
- Praeger Publishers; Praeger
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780313077340
- Category
- psychology
- Subjects
- Science, Sociology, Social Science
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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