Social constructionism

by Burr, Vivien

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Title Statements

Full title :Social constructionism / Vivien Burr.

Summary

"Now in its third edition, this successful book introduces students to the area of social science theory and research known as social constructionism. Using a variety of examples from everyday experience and from existing research in areas such as personality, sexuality and health, it clearly explains the basic theoretical assumptions of social constructionism. Key debates, such as the nature and status of knowledge, truth, reality and the self are given in-depth analysis in an accessible style. Drawing on a range of empirical studies, the book clearly defines the various different approaches to social constructionist research and explores the theoretical and practical issues involved. While the text is broadly sympathetic to social constructionism, it also adopts a critical perspective to the material, addressing its weaknesses and, in the final chapter, subjecting the theory itself to a more extensive critique." -- Publisher's description

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2015.
Edition:Third edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:Hove, East Sussex
Language:eng
Publication Date:2015.

The Physical Object

Description:276 pages ; : 22 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781848721913, 1848721919, 9781848721920, 1848721927
oclc:ocn893721631
LC Classification:HM1093
Dewey Decimal:302

What is Social Constructionism? -- The Case for Social Constructionism -- The Role of Language in Social Constructionism -- What is a Discourse? -- Is There a Real World Outside Discourse? -- Identity and Subjectivity in Macro Social Constructionism -- Identity and Subjectivity in Micro Social Constructionism -- Social Constructionist Research -- Issues and Debates in Social Constructionism.

Subjects

Constructivisme (Sociologie) Cultural relativism Discourse analysis Diskursanalys Interaction sociale Konstruktivismus Kulturrelativism Kunskapssociologi Problèmes sociaux Psychologie sociale Relativisme culturel Social constructionism social interaction Social interaktion social issues Social problems social psychology Sociala konflikter Sociala strukturer Socialpsykologi