{"product_id":"critical-theory-for-library-and-gloria-j-leckie-9781591589389","title":"Critical Theory for Library and Information Science: Exploring the Social from Across the Disciplines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis text provides an overview of major critical theorists from across disciplines--including the humanities, social sciences, and education--that discusses the importance of these critical perspectives for the advancement of LIS research and scholarship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe practical application of library and information science is based upon 75 years of critical theory and thought. Therefore, it is essential for students and faculty in LIS to be familiar with the work of a wide range of critical theorists. The aim of \u003ci\u003eCritical Theory for Library and Information Science: Exploring the Social from Across the Disciplines\u003c\/i\u003e is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the critical theorists important to the LIS audience, and to give insights into how such theory can be incorporated into actual LIS research and practice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book consists of chapters on individual critical theorists ranging from Aglietta to Habermas to Spivak, written by an international group of library and information science scholars. Each chapter provides an overview of the theoretical stance and contributions of the theorist, as well as relevant critical commentary. This book will be particularly valuable as a reference text of core readings for those pursuing doctoral or masters level degrees in LIS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloria J. Leckie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 159158938X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781591589389\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 356","brand":"Gloria J. Leckie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068693147903,"sku":"9781591589389","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_61f7561e-80f1-4737-b104-5be59237b7f1.jpg?v=1685420462","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/critical-theory-for-library-and-gloria-j-leckie-9781591589389","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}