{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-social-construction-co-creating-the-future-paperback","title":"An Invitation to Social Construction: Co-Creating the Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth J. Gergen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully updated fourth edition of Gergen's \u003cem\u003eAn Invitation to Social Construction\u003c\/em\u003e introduces you to a key theoretical movement in contemporary social science through a wide range of multidisciplinary examples. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The fourth edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ewider consideration of contemporary global challenges, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eincreased coverage of media, digital culture, and relevant political issues, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eupdated real-world examples of social constructionist theory in action, in research, education, therapy, organizations, and peace building. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This book brings together complex theories that inform and critically build upon social constructionism, such as narratology, deconstruction, dialogism, positivism, and post-structuralism, in a way that is accessible for students and researchers alike. It is a vital resource for those studying social psychology and critical social psychology who are looking for a comprehensive guide to one of the core topics in the field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKenneth J Gergen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Research Professor in Psychology at Swarthmore College, and the President of the Taos Institute.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth J. Gergen is a Senior Research Professor in Psychology at Swarthmore College, and the President of the Taos Institute. He is internationally known for his contributions to social constructionist theory, technology and cultural change, the self, aging, education, and relational theory and practices. His major writings include, \u003ci\u003eRealities and Relationships: Soundings in Social Construction, The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRelational Being: Beyond Self and Community\u003c\/i\u003e. His most recent work \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Tyranny of Testing: Relational Evaluation in Education\u003c\/i\u003e (with Scherto Gill) offers a relational constructionist alternative to the destructive practices of testing and grading in education. Gergen lectures throughout the world, and has received numerous awards for his work, including honorary degrees in both the U.S. and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669029543980,"sku":"9781529777789","price":142.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/9_iy3tQ5hn9781529777789.webp?v=1781650311","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/an-invitation-to-social-construction-co-creating-the-future-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}