Ontologies, socio-technical transitions (to sustainability), and the multi-level perspective

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  • W. Geels
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Using recent criticisms and suggestions regarding themulti-level perspective as stepping stones, the article aims to enhance the reflexivity in transition debates regarding social theories. To that end, the article discusses seven social science ontologies (rational choice, evolution theory, structuralism, interpretivism, ccepted 1 January 2010 vailable online 21 February 2010

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تاریخ انتشار 2010