This is the first volume to bring together philosophers, sociologists and scientists to explore and examine the role of practices in human activity.

This book provides an exciting and diverse philosophical exploration of the role of practice and practices in human activity. It contains original essays and critiques of this philosophical and sociological attempt to move beyond current problematic ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences. It will be useful across many disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, science, cultural theory, history and anthropology.

'Some of the chapters in the book contribute to a fairly advanced theoretical and philosophical discussion.' - Scandinavian Journal of Managment