Modes of Thought: Explorations in Culture and Cognition - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521496101 ISBN 13: 9780521496100

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

A central problem in cultural psychology is the diversity of patterns of rationality among cultures, historical periods, and stages of personal development. The distinguished contributors to this volume maintain that the acknowledgement of the inconsistency of rational patterns is not necessarily at odds with the traditional notion of the "psychological unity" of humankind. Leading psychologists, anthropologists, historians, and educational theorists explore this issue in considerable depth, citing relevant examples and problems relating to their specific areas of expertise. Scholars of social and psychological disciplines will find this text to be informative and thought-provoking.

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Book Description

A central problem in cultural psychology is the diversity of patterns of rationality among cultures, historical periods, and stages of personal development. These contributions maintain that this inconsistency does not necessarily conflict with the notion of the "psychological unity" of humankind.

Review

"The editors bring together an impressive array of contributors in a powerful and productive way. This volume clarifies implications of the intellectual debate for readers involved in practical areas, such as education and psychotherapy. Impressive and provocative." James Wertsch, Washington University

"...this book provides a wealth of information." Carol Leroy, Jrnl of Educational Thought

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521496101
• ISBN 13: 9780521496100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318
• Editor: Olson David R., Torrance Nancy