An Invitation to Social Construction : Co-Creating the Future

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