Practice theory
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Practice theory refers to a theoretical approach to social phenomena which sought to resolve the antimony between traditional structuralist approaches and approaches such as [pmethodological individualism]] which attempted to explain all social phenomena in terms of individual actions.[1] Practice theory is strongly associated with the french theorist and sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. His concept of [Habitus_(sociology)|habitus] represents an important formulation of the principles of practice theory.[2] His book, 'Outline of a Theory of Practice', which is based on his work in Algeria during the [Algerian War of Independence] is an example of Bourdieu's formulation of practice theory applied to empirical data gathered through ethnography.[3]