Theory in Practice: Increasing Professional Effectiveness (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education) [Paperback]

Chris Argyris (Author), Donald A. Schon (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1555424465 | ISBN-13: 978-1555424466 | Publication Date: February 17, 1992 | Edition: 1

"This book is a landmark in two fields. It is a practical guide to the reform of professional education. It is also a beacon to theoretical thinking about human organizations, about their interdepAndence with the social structure of the professions, and about theory in practice."
-- Journal of Higher Education

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"This book is a landmark in two fields. It is a practical guide to the reform of professional education. It is also a beacon to theoretical thinking about human organizations, about their interdepAndence with the social structure of the professions, and about theory in practice." --Journal of Higher Education

"This is a fundamentally important book. It strikes directly to the heart of real education--changing behavior." --Administrative Science Quarterly

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"This book is a landmark in two fields. It is a practical guide to the reform of professional education. It is also a beacon to theoretical thinking about human organizations, about their interdepAndence with the social structure of the professions, and about theory in practice."--Journal of Higher Education"This is a fundamentally important book. It strikes directly to the heart of real education--changing behavior."--Administrative Science Quarterly

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 17, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555424465
• ISBN-13: 978-1555424466
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Profound, May 24, 2011

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Although it can be hard to read in places, it is an excellent resource for those trying to understand theories of action.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Challenging but true, May 4, 2009

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As an online doctoral learner, I was required to read this book for my "First Course." The thought processes required to gain any insight from the book are challenging, so say the least. Nonetheless, what the authors say is so true, compared to my own work environment. Model 1 behavior and thinking run rampant in American business culture. Why can't we all just get along? Because of our stinkin' thinkin'. Reading this book kept me from taking a promotion that would have eaten my sack lunch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's the more importat book that I have studied., April 23, 1997

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This review is from: Theory in Practice: Increasing Professional Effectiveness (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education) (Paperback)

I know about 70 consultants that have studied this book during one or two years, and their words about it are always the same: terrific, essential, the more important book, actual, and so... Almir Campos.