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Social Construction: A Reader

Sage Publications Ltd, 2003

'Social Construction: A Reader is a superb selection of classic and contemporary readings representing the major viewpoints central to social constructionism' Journal of Community and Applied Psychology Social Construction: A Reader is a collection of classic and contemporary articles, representing the major viewpoints central to social constructionism. It provides the reader with an overview of the key empirical research ideas and ...

The Appreciative Organization

1 review
Harlene Anderson, David Cooperrider, ...

The Taos Institute Publications, 2008

Good reference/resource
I found this book helpful to learn about appreciative organizations. I am making this book a regular in my professional library.

Therapy as Social Construction (Inquiries in Social Construction series)

1 review

Sage Publications Ltd, 1992

bought it for Anderson & Goolishian
I bought this book because I had an article from it in my MA program in psychology. Anderson & Goolishian's article on the Not-Knowing therapist should be read by anyone who is a therapis, LCSW, psychiatrist, in managed health care, "behavioral science", LCPC, etc. The book also looks at other articles about narrative therapies and post modern thinking. This is a great book for anyone who ...

Realities and Relationships: Soundings in Social Construction

1 review
Kenneth J. Gergen

Harvard University Press, 1997

Important work for Social Constructivism
Another fine work by one of the world's leading post-modern theorists out of the social constructivist school. Gergen focuses on nature of interpersonal relationships in the modern day era in a book that equally intellectually stimulating and eminently readable. Readings on social constructivism are not for everyone. However, Gergen is worth experiencing in some way. Those who are ...

Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue

1 review

Sage Publications, Inc, 1998

Fascinating book built around an important idea
I just finished reading Sheila McNamee and Kenneth Gergen's new book, Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue. (Sage 1999). I am so impressed. This book deals with profound issues, and the authors dig deeply into the quagmire of hurt and complexity that haunt all human relationships. The authors call to our attention the way in which Western culture has seduced us ...

An Invitation to Social Construction

5 reviews
Kenneth Gergen

Sage Publications Ltd, 2000

An Inspiring Introduction to Social Constructionism
. Kenneth Gergen's new book, An Invitation to Social Construction (Sage 1999), may be the best introduction to the scholarship on social constructionism available today -- but, that's not all it is. It is also an inspiring and optimistic vision of what we can do to create better lives for ourselves. To present this vision, Gergen performs the service of a personable tourguide, cutting a path ...

Constructing Worlds Together: Interpersonal Communication as Relational Process (Penguin Academics)
Kenneth J. Gergen, Stuart M. Schrader, ...

Allyn & Bacon, 2008

Accompanied by author analysis and contemporary applications, this collection of readings, reflections and invitations to dialogue make Interpersonal Communication: Making Worlds Together a highly readable yet sophisticated text that is well-suited for today?s interpersonal communication course. Theoretical essays, research reports, narratives and ethnographic studies, have been carefully selected by the authors for their clarity and ...

Therapeutic Realities: Collaboration, Oppression and Relational Flow

1 review
Kenneth J. Gergen

Taos Institute Publishing, 2006

Therapeutic Realities
Overall, I found this book interesting but extremely particular and very academic! I'm sure it might be very convincing if you could fully appreciate the discourse! Definitely not light reading & strongly philosophical!

The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life

7 reviews
Kenneth Gergen

Basic Books, 2000

A Brilliant Portrait of Postmodern Culture
Ken Gergen does an amazing job of painting the picture of fragmented contemporary in this well-written and compelling book. A definite must read for anyone interested in social psychology or technology and postmodern culture.

Social Construction in Context
Kenneth Gergen

Sage Publications Ltd, 2001

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 ...

Construir la realidad / Building the Reality: El Futuro de la Psicoterapia / The Future of Psychotherapy ...
Kenneth J. Gergen

Ediciones Paidos Iberica, 2006

Toward Transformation in Social Knowledge
Kenneth Gergen

Sage Publications Ltd, 1994

Discomfort with traditional empirical methods and the quest for cumulative knowledge of human action has become widespread. The recognition of theoretical and methodological inadequacies has sparked a search for a more robust conception of human science. Now, in Toward Transformation in Social Knowledge, Kenneth J. Gergen develops the ground for a view of human science as social construction. Demonstrating that descriptions of human action can ...

Horizons in Buddhist Psychology

5 reviews
Maurits G.T. Kwee; Kenneth J. Gergen; Fusako Koshikawa

Taos Institute Publications, 2006

So many takeaways! A must-have for living and working with positive intention
This book brings out the best of both authors' unique talents and strengths (what a beautiful partnership Jackie and Cheri make!). I love the book's balance of theory with practical (home tested!) exercises for integrating AI into one's EVERY DAY CONVERSATIONS, work and family relationships. The takeaways are numerous, and I find myself more and more intentional about the questions I ask and ...

Everyday Understanding: Social and Scientific Implications (Inquiries in Social Construction series)

SAGE Publications, 1990

Combining the talents of a culturally diverse, international group of scholars, this important volume critically examines the most significant strands in the ongoing debate surrounding lay theories. The main focus is with people's everyday understanding of the world, and more directly, their understandings of themselves and others. Contributors explore the status and origins of lay understandings, how they are generated, how they are assessed, ...

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