Social Construction: Entering the Dialogue
by Kenneth J. Gergen and Mary Gergen
Taos Institute Publications, 2004
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Paperback, 100 pages
ISBN:
10digit: 0-7880-2127-3
13-digit: 979-0-7880-2127-4
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Contents
Excerpt
Reader's Comments
Ken and Mary Gergen present an account of social constructionist thought that will enable students, colleagues and practitioners - as well as those who are simply curious - to gain a basic understanding and appreciation of the drama and constructionist ideas in action - in organizations, psychotherapy, education, conflict resolution, social research, and everyday life. This book outlines in an easy to read format, the underlying theory for the Taos Institute's work and mission in the world.
"This is the most beautiful and thought provoking book I have yet to come across in my rather not so long and not so wide scholarly world."
--Temi M. Multia, Nairobi, Kenya
"I am so appreciative that you've presented the over-arching theory in such a succinct and accessible manner. We're finding it relevant to dealing with the religion/science divisiveness within my family...and can also see what a powerful tool (social constructionism) can be, benefiting everyone from one-to-one relationships to international wheeling and dealings."
--Deborah Curtis
"Interesting, thought provoking, and a little unnerving...Its ramifications are huge."
--Andrew Voudouris, Penn State undergraduate