Methodological Reflections on Practice Oriented Theories Contents Editors and Contributors List of Figures List of Table Introduction Methodologies and Methodological Aspects of Practice Theories 1 Sociology of Social Practices: Theory or Modus Operandi of Empirical Research Abstract Introduction: Procedure of Praxeologising Practices and Theoretical Models of Practices Praxeologising and Heuristics of Playing Games Conclusion: Praxeologising by Way of Praxeography Acknowledgements References 2 Practice Theory as a Package of Theory Method and Vocabulary: Affordances and Limitations Abstract What Is Practice Theory What Are Practices From Local Practices to the World What Kind of Theory Practice Theory Is (or Should Be) Four Ways to Use the Practice Theory Method Package (and the Risks They Pose) Situational Orientation Genealogic Orientation Configurational Orientation Conflict Sensitive Orientation Summary and Concluding Remarks Acknowledgements References 3 Relationality and Heterogeneity: Transitive Methodology in Practice Theory and Actor Network Theory Abstract Introduction Practice Theory Actor Network Theory Critique and Differences Conclusion: Transitive Methodology References 4 Conducting Ethnography with a Sensibility for Practice Abstract Introduction Social Practice as a Theoretical Starting Point Conducting Ethnography of Practice: Some Methodological Considerations Outline of a Sensibility for Practice Conclusion Acknowledgements References Conceptualisation of the Individual and of the Body in Practice Oriented Empirical Research 5 Embodying Practices: The Human Body as Matter (of Concern) in Social Thought Abstract Introduction Praxeological Perspectives in Anthropology Hinterlands of Practices Practices Beyond the Actual Practices of a Particular Lebenswelt Materials and Methods Meeting Practices Practicing Observation and Observing Practices Why When and How to Meet Work in Progress Talks Housekeeping Practicing Meetings Observing Practices Conclusion: How to Observe What References 16 Mobile Practices Mobile Methods and Beyond: Studying Railway Mobility Using Lefebvres Theory of Space Abstract Introduction Praxeological Studies of (Railway) Mobility and Mobile Methods Research Viewing Rail Mobility Through Lefebvres Theory of Space Mobile Methods Spatial Practices and Conceived Space Conclusion References 17 Object Perspectives and Methodology of Praxeological Research Abstract Introduction Homogeneity and Heterogeneity in Practice Theory Perspectives Methodological Aspects of Praxeological Research Remarks on the Object of Research Social Practices Connections Commonalities Overlaps References Extended Embodied Minds in Practices Methodological Consequences Conclusion References 6 (Re)Configuring Actors in Practice Abstract Introduction Actors in Social Theories Different Understandings of Actors in Practice Theories Practicing Theory Enacting Actors Moving from Actors in Social Theory to Empirically Researching Actors Investigating Negotiations of Actorship Praxiographic Research Strategies To Be Affected: Enacting Actors in Practice Negotiating Affection To Affect: Acting on Changing and Involving Actors Conclusion References 7 White Collar Bodywork: Practice Centrism and the Materiality of Knowledge Work Abstract Introduction What Is Knowledge Work From Actor Centrism to Practice Centrism Trading Derivatives as White Collar Bodywork Clothes Trading Desks Illumination and Acoustic Design Reflecting on Methods of Practice Centric Research Acknowledgements References 8 Personal Metrics: Methodological Considerations of a Praxiographical Approach Abstract Introduction: Quantifying the Self The Calorie: One or Many The Calorie Calorie Multiple Efficiencies: Thermodynamics of the Body Situating Praxiography Calorie at Work Food as Fuel: Calories in Calories Out Multiplicity Matters Singularity Tracking Selves: Towards a New Self References Empirical Practice Theory Oriented Case Studies and Methodological Reflections 9 Beyond the Bodys Skin. Describing the Embodiment of Practices Abstract Introduction Practices Under the Sociological Microscope The Case of Ballet Class Practicing Battement Tendus Describing What Happens in a Tendu Exercise Ways of Writing Conclusion References 10 Making Sense of Noise: Practice Oriented Approach to Sound Abstract Introduction Noise: Borderline Case Multivocality as Part of Ethnographic Practice Diverging Perceptions Absorbing Ways of Listening Constructive Ways of Listening Apparent Failure of Making Sense Joint Conflict Conclusion References 11 Combining Methods in Practice Oriented Research Abstract Introduction: Practice Oriented Research on Sustainable Consumption Practicing Sustainability: A Comparative Multi method Case Study in a Viennese Cohousing Project The Wohnprojekt Wien A Vienna Cohousing Project Case Study: Sustainable Living and Working in a Cohousing Project Comparing Practices Over Time: A Multi method Approach Discussion: Combining Methods in Light of Triangulation and Mixed Methods Concluding Remarks References 12 Understanding Everyday Kitchen Life: Looking at Performance into Performances and for Practices Abstract Introduction Videoing Everyday Life Looking at Performance Looking into Performance Looking for Practices Conclusion References 13 Questioning the Gold Standard Thinking in Qualitative Methods from a Practice Theoretical Perspective: Towards Methodological Multiplicity Abstract Introduction Research Context: Cultural Contestation of Food Practice Theoretical Approach to Study Contested Food Potential Methodological Implications Examples of Operative Methodological Procedures Conclusion References 14 Creativity at Work: Methodological Challenges for a Praxeological Research Program Abstract Introduction Economy of Creativity: How to Capture Economic Innovation in Practice Creative Mind: How to Analyse Creative Imagination Praxeologically Interviewing Versus Observing: How to Analyse Social Practices of Creativity Conclusion References 15 How Biologists Meet Abstract Introduction