{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-social-construction-co-creating-the-future-9781529777796","title":"An Invitation to Social Construction: Co-Creating","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Social Construction and Plural Worlds\t Chapter 2: The Language We Live By Chapter 3: Horizons of Human Inquiry Chapter 4: The Relational Turn Chapter 5: Dialogue: Conflict and Transformation Chapter 6: Education: The Future is Now Chapter 7: The Helping Professions: Co-Construction in Action Chapter 8: Co-Creating in Organizations and Governance Chapter 9: Social Construction: Questions and Consequences","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020043223383,"sku":"9781529777796","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-invitation-to-social-construction-co-creating-the-future-9781529777796","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}