Social Construction in Context

by Kenneth J. Gergen

This latest book by one the world's leading protagonists in the field will be welcomed not just by psychologists but by students, academics and professionals interested in social constructionism across a wide range of subjects.

Social Construction in Context explores the potentials of social constructionist theory when placed in diverse intellectual and practical contexts. It demonstrates the achievements of social constructionism, and what it can now offer various fields of inquiry, both academic, professional and applied, given the proliferation of the theory across the social sciences and humanities.

Genres: Sociology

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Rom Gayoso · Rating 5 out of 5]

I particularly liked this book because Gergen does a great job presenting social constructionism. I am a believer... indeed reality is mostly what we perceive it to be and his work caught my attention because it helped me focus on my relationship with others - as we work together to co-construct the world around us.
After this introduction to constructionism I became interested in social and cultural competences... after that I moved to emotional intelligence. I felt Gergen helped me grow and become more aware of the constructs around us.

[Titus Hjelm · Rating 3 out of 5]

More balanced than some other Gergen books.