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Invitation to Social Construction by Kenneth J. Gergen (2009, Trade Paperback)

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This new edition of Kenneth Gergen′s landmark Invitation to Social Construction offers readers a clear and more thorough introduction to the theory and practice of social constructionism. Particular to this new edition is a writing style more directed to the undergraduate, a larger more student-friendly format as well as textboxes/visual material employed throughout to lift concepts to a more relevant state of meaning.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited

ISBN-101412923018

ISBN-139781412923019

eBay Product ID (ePID)66779444

Product Key Features

Number of Pages200 Pages

Publication NameInvitation to Social Construction

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

SubjectSocial, Social Psychology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Psychology

AuthorKenneth J. Gergen

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight13.1 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

TitleLeadingAn

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal300.1

Table Of ContentSocial ConstructionRevolution in the MakingConstructing the Real and the GoodHorizons of Human InquiryThe Relational SelfDialogueConflict and TransformationA Profusion of PracticesSocial Construction in Question

SynopsisKenneth Gergens landmark Invitation to Social Construction has been updated to offer students a clear and thorough introduction to the theory and practice of Social Constructivism., This new edition of Kenneth Gergens landmark Invitation to Social Construction offers readers a clear and more thorough introduction to the theory and practice of social constructionism. Particular to this new edition is a writing style more directed to the undergraduate, a larger more student-friendly format as well as textboxes/visual material employed throughout to lift concepts to a more relevant state of meaning., This new edition of Kenneth Gergen's landmark An Invitation to Social Construction offers readers a clear and thorough introduction to one of the mot significant movements in contemporary social science. This edition illuminates the basic ideas and practices in the constructionist movement, and brings readers up-to-date on recent developments, including discourse analysis, action research, the body, and dialogic practice. Gergen gives special attention to ideas in practice - in education, therapy, organizational change, social work, and peace building. The text is now even more accessible for students. The writing style is more directed to the undergraduate; the format is reader-friendly, and there are textboxes and visual material that expand and enrich the major themes. Yet, the author maintains the depth and breadth of coverage of the first edition, guiding the reader through complex ideas giving rise to this profound way of approaching the world. An Invitation to Social Construction, 2nd edition should be perfect for all social science students, academics and practitioners wishing to learn about social constructionism, along with the forms of inquiry and practice central to its impact. Book jacket., This new edition of Kenneth Gergens landmark Invitation to Social Constructionoffers readers a clear and more thorough introduction to the theory and practice of social constructionism. Reflecting the significant developments in constructionist thought and practice over the past decade, this edition has been revised and updated with material on new areas such as discourse analysis, action research, the body, and environmentalism. It also assesses social constructions impact since the first edition was published as well as its practical relevance in the world today, especially for those implementing its ideas in practice for e.g. educators, therapists, social workers, and others involved in effecting social change. The text is now even more accessible for students. Particular to this new edition is a writing style more directed to the undergraduate, a larger more student-friendly format as well as textboxes/visual material employed throughout to lift concepts to a more relevant state of meaning. All the while, however, the author maintains the same degree of depth and breadth found in the first edition, taking the reader through the myriad of complex ideas that have given rise to this profound way of thinking about the world. An Invitation to Social Construction, Second Editionshould be perfect for all social science students, academics and practitioners needing to learn about the ideas of social constructionism, and wishing to put them in to practice.

LC Classification NumberH61