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Re-Envisioning Psychology: Moral Dimensions of Theory and Practice
Frank C. Richardson
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Paperback. In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Re-envisioning Psychology examines the increasing dissatisfaction with both scientific and social constructionist viewpoints and presents a sweeping new vision of theory and practice in psychology.
In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Re-envisioning Psychology examines the increasing dissatisfaction with both scientific and social constructionist viewpoints and presents a sweeping new vision of theory and practice in psychology.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470447635
SKU
V9780470447635
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About Frank C. Richardson
FRANK C. RICHARDSON is professor, Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. BLAINE J. FOWERS is associate professor, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies at the University of Miami. CHARLES B. GUIGNON is professor, Department of Philosophy at the University of Vermont.
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