Art of Theory Building

This book offers a fresh and engaging perspective on how to build theory, drawing on an international range of expert perspectives. It responds to the growing interest in how new knowledge is created within social sciences and introduces a Phenomenon–Theory–Context framework to enable researchers address these three key dimensions of theory building. The authors offer an eclectic toolbox to build theory and discuss the relevance of theory building in today’s world. This book will appeal to PhD students, early‑career researchers, and more senior academics wanting an innovative approach to tradition.