Jerome Bruner is one of the grand figures of psychology. From his role as a founder of the cognitive revolution in the 1950s to his recent advocacy of cultural psychology, Bruner's influence has been dramatic and far-reaching. Such is the breadth of his vision that Bruner's work has inspired thinkers in many of the major areas of psychology and has had a powerful impact on adjacent disciplines. His writings on language acquisition, culture and education are of profound and enduring importance. Focusing on the dominant themes of language, culture and self, this volume provides a comprehensive exploration of Bruner's fertile ideas and a considered appraisal of his legacy. With a distinguished cast of contributors including Je

Towards a Third Revolution in Psychology: From Inner Mental Representations to Dialogically-Structured Social Practices

Towards a Third Revolution in Psychology: From Inner Mental Representations to Dialogically-Structured Social Practices

Towards a third revolution in psychology: From inner mental representations to dialogically-structured social practices
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It is then that the reader asks that crucial question, ‘What's it all about?’ But what ‘it’ is, of course, is not the actual text …but the text ...

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