Discursive Psychology in Practice: 1 (Research and Practice)

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Discursive Psychology in Practice: 1 (Research and Practice) Rom Harre Summary In the last decade, many diverse streams of thought have come together in an international movement t o reject the traditional view that a `scientific' psychology must rely on an experimental methodology. In the last decade, many diverse streams of thought have come together in an international movement to reject the traditional view that a `scientific' psychology must rely on an experimental methodology. Underpinning this movement is the principle that the main characteristics of human life are best understood as produced through discourse. This `discursive' psychology has found adherents across the range of psychological disciplines and has ushered in a completely revised understanding of the subject. This volume shows how to put these theoretical and methodological insights to work in the investigation of concrete problems in psychology. The internationally renowned contributors re-examine a range of traditional psycholog Highlights Easy to enjoy: 232 pages · Paperback By Rom Harre Details ISBN: 9780803977372 Author: Rom Harre Format: Paperback Pages: 232 Language: English Publication date: 7 September 1995 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Rom Harre and Peter Stearns · Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited More about this book Show more