Representations of the Social: Bridging Theoretical Traditions

By Kay Deaux

Book Overview

Humans are social animals, living through interaction with each other. We construct a framework of shared references to define how we think about the world around us. Such shared references are social representations. This theoretical concept allows us to rethink the complex interaction between our individual minds and the social life by focusing primarily on socio-cultural phenomena and their integration into our common sense. This volume brings together prominent social psychologists from the United Stages and Europe to present the major concepts and applications of social representation theory. Both content and methodological issues are raised in a series of case-study chapters. In addition, 3 key themes - social construction, social categorization, and social identification - are addressed through chapters and commentaries by social psychologists of representing different theoretical traditions and geographical locales. Covering a wide range of issues, this diverse collection will have a forceful impact on the future of social psychology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631215344
• ISBN13: 9780631215349
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Representation of the social that excels

This book is an clear and concise explanation of the subject of social representations for students in social psychology and anyone interested in the subject.The examples are up-to-date and fascinating insights into how we perceive the world around us. The number of top academics who contributed to the volume makes it a must for anyone studying the matter.