An Invitation to Social Construction CoCreating the Future

This fully updated fourth edition of Gergen’s <em>An Invitation to Social Construction</em> introduces you to a key theoretical movement in contemporary social science through a wide range of multidisciplinary examples. <br/> <br/> The fourth edition includes: <br/> <ul> <li>wider consideration of contemporary global challenges,</li> </ul> <ul> <li>increased coverage of media, digital culture, and relevant political issues,</li> </ul> <ul> <li>updated real-world examples of social constructionist theory in action, in research, education, therapy, organizations, and peace building. </li> </ul> 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.<br/> <br/> <strong>Kenneth J Gergen</strong> is Senior Research Professor in Psychology at Swarthmore College, and the President of the Taos Institute.