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Theory as Method in ResearchOn Bourdieu, social theory and education\nAuthor(s): Mark Murphy, Cristina Costa\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138900349, 978-1138900349\nSynopsis\nWhile education researchers have drawn on the work of a wide diversity of theorists over the years, much contemporary theory building in these areas has revolved around the work of Pierre Bourdieu. Theory as Method in Research develops the capacity of students, researchers and teachers to successfully put Bourdieus ideas to work in their own research and prepare them effectively for conducting Masters and Doctoral scholarships. \n\nStructured around four core themes, this book provides a range of research case studies exploring educational identities, educational inequalities, school leadership and management, and research in teacher education. Issues as diverse as Chinese language learning and identity, school leadership in Australia a.