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Theory in (forest) history — A success story?

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  • Steinsiek, Peter-M.

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The following attempt at a short essay is based on observations predominantly made in Germany and personal experiences respectively. Its aim is to portray how the author reached ‘the theory’ and how history in general as well as the historiography of forestry in particular approaches theory and its underlying assumptions. As a result, the diverse historical sub-disciplines are endeavoring with varying ‘success’ to employ and develop theoretical approaches (theory turn). However, as there is no consensus on an operational definition of theory to the present day, this dialog focuses on epistemological reflections rather than theoretical models.

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  • Steinsiek, Peter-M., 2015. "Theory in (forest) history — A success story?," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 57-61.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:forpol:v:51:y:2015:i:c:p:57-61
    DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2014.11.003
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