Reflections: process theory, causality and narrative explanation

F.W. Geels; J. Schot

doi:10.4324/9780203856598

Reflections: process theory, causality and narrative explanation

F.W. Geels, J. Schot

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In this reflection section, we address two questions: What kind of theory is the MLP? What kinds of explanations does it give? There are two general types of explanation: 1) outcomes are explained through cause-and-effect explanation, and 2) the unfolding of processes is explained by identifying patterns and underlying mechanisms.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Transitions to sustainable development
Subtitle of host publication	new directions in the study of long term transformative change
Editors	John Grin, Jan Rotmans, Johan Schot
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	1.6
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9780203856598
ISBN (Print)	9780415898041, 9780415876759
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Publication status	Published - 2010

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Name	Routledge studies in sustainability transitions

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Reflections: process theory, causality and narrative explanation. / Geels, F.W.; Schot, J.
Transitions to sustainable development: new directions in the study of long term transformative change. ed. / John Grin; Jan Rotmans; Johan Schot. New York: Routledge, 2010. (Routledge studies in sustainability transitions).

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