TY - CHAP AB - This chapter introduces and discusses the concept of turning points from the ontological, epistemological and methodological perspectives, applying it to the de-internationalization phenomenon to exemplify its deployment. As a concept that adds to the variance and complexity of the international business and management field, the turning point is seen as a valuable unit of analysis within the research field. It is expected that this chapter will encourage a dynamic scholarly conversation about the concept of turning point and how it can aid international business researchers in the development of a generalizable international business and management theory. VL - 26 SN - 978-1-78190-713-9, 978-1-78190-712-2/1571-5027 DO - 10.1108/S1571-5027(2013)0000026014 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/S1571-5027(2013)0000026014 AU - Turcan Romeo V. ED - Timothy M. Devinney ED - Torben Pedersen ED - Laszlo Tihanyi PY - 2013 Y1 - 2013/01/01 TI - The Philosophy of Turning Points: A Case of De-Internationalization T2 - Philosophy of Science and Meta-Knowledge in International Business and Management T3 - Advances in International Management PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 219 EP - 235 Y2 - 2024/09/19 ER -