Title
Social Constructionism
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Now In Its Third Edition, This Successful Book Introduces Students To The Area Of Social Science Theory And Research Known As Social Constructionism. Using A Variety Of Examples From Everyday Experience And From Existing Research In Areas Such As Personality, Sexuality And Health, It Clearly Explains The Basic Theoretical Assumptions Of Social Constructionism. Key Debates, Such As The Nature And Status Of Knowledge, Truth, Reality And The Self Are Given Indepth Analysis In An Accessible Style. Drawing On A Range Of Empirical Studies, The Book Clearly Defines The Various Different Approaches To Social Constructionist Research And Explores The Theoretical And Practical Issues Involved. While The Text Is Broadly Sympathetic To Social Constructionism, It Also Adopts A Critical Perspective To The Material, Addressing Its Weaknesses And, In The Final Chapter, Subjecting The Theory Itself To A More Extensive Critique.New To This Edition:Extended Coverage Of The Relationship Between 'Mainstream' Psychology And Social Constructionism And How The Two Fields Can Engage With Each Other.An Exploration Of The Rise And Popularity Of Neuroscience And The Challenge It Poses To Social Constructionism.New Material On The Field Of Psychosocial Studies.Updated Coverage Of Existing Key Issues Such As Age And Sexuality, And Inclusion Of More Recently Emerging Issues (E.G. Status And Role Of Affect).Updated Discussion Of Key Social Constructionist Contributors, With Revised References.Updated Chapter On Research Methods, Including More On Narrative And Critical Narrative Analysis, And Personal Construct Methods.The Third Edition Of Social Constructionism Extends And Updates The Material Covered In Previous Editions And Will Be An Invaluable And Informative Resource For Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Across The Social And Behavioural Sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Social Constructionism'? A: The book primarily focuses on introducing students to social constructionism, a theory in social science that examines how knowledge, truth, and reality are constructed through social processes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Social Constructionism'? A: The author of 'Social Constructionism' is Vivien Burr.
- Q: What edition of 'Social Constructionism' is currently available? A: The current available edition is the third edition, published on April 20, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'Social Constructionism' contain? A: The book contains 286 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the third edition of 'Social Constructionism'? A: The third edition covers topics such as the relationship between mainstream psychology and social constructionism, the rise of neuroscience, psychosocial studies, age and sexuality issues, and updated research methods.
- Q: Is 'Social Constructionism' suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, 'Social Constructionism' is designed to be an informative resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in social and behavioral sciences.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Social Constructionism'? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Social Constructionism' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Social Constructionism' address any critiques of the theory? A: Yes, the book adopts a critical perspective and addresses weaknesses in social constructionism, including a thorough critique in the final chapter.
- Q: What are some new features in the third edition of 'Social Constructionism'? A: New features in the third edition include extended coverage of mainstream psychology, updates on psychosocial studies, and discussions on narrative and critical narrative analysis.