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'A hallmark of Pragmatism is its drive to transcend unproductive dualisms. Kelemen and Rumens and their collaborators have provided an important collection that contributes to the wide revival of Pragmatist approaches now underway. They demonstrate that organizational research founded in Pragmatist principles can overcome divisions between approaches stressing objective measurement and those emphasizing interpretation or construction, and can produce results that are both scientifically warranted and socially productive.'Michael D. Cohen, School of Information, University of Michigan, US'This fascinating book provides a refreshing and stimulating return to the analysis of pragmatism and neo-pragmatism in the social sciences. It assesses the work of key figures associated with the movement and expands this investigation to consider issues of current intellectual concern to scholars of economics, institutions and organisations. The various contributors offer perspectives that are at once original, critical and reflexive. Simply a must for anyone interested in the contemporary analysis of pragmatism.' John Hassard, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

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Dr Mihaela Kelemen is Professor of Management Studies at Keele University in the UK. Her current research, sponsored by three AHRC grants, is underpinned by an American pragmatist methodology, it aims to challenge the dualistic divide between academic knowledge and community practices. In particular, her research explores untold stories of volunteering and hidden community assets. Dr Nick Rumens is Reader in Management and Organization at the University of Bristol. His principal research interests include sexualities in organisation, workplace friendships and methodologies for doing critical management research. Published widely in a range of monographs, edited books and scholarly journals, Nick draws on a mix of American pragmatist and queer theories to inform his research. He is currently researching intersections between gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans sexualities, genders and ageing in the workplace. He has worked in senior human resource management roles in the National Health Service. Nick Rumens, Mihaela Kelemen, Patrick Baert, Peter M. Jackson, Tony J. Watson, Nathan Harter, David C. Jacobs, Ian Evans, Patricia M. Shields, Travis A. Whetsell, Emily Kay Hanks, Diane-Laure Arjalies, Philippe Lorino, Barbara Simpson, Ulrik Brandi, Bente Elkjaer, Scott Taylor,Emma Bell, John R. Bartle, Patricia M. Shields, Rosa Slegers, Tore Hafting, Erik Lindhult.

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