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'Social Constructionism is a substantial but well contained book which deserves to be read by a wide audience. The writer exudes a confidence with the material which will enthuse any reader.' - Richard Mallows, Head of Psychology, York St John College
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This accessible, yet scholarly, textbook aims to introduce students to the area of social science theory and research that has come to be known as social constructionism. Using a variety of examples from everyday experience and from existing research in areas such as personality, sexuality and health, the basic theoretical assumptions of social constructionism are clearly explained. Key debates, such as the nature and status of knowledge, truth, reality and the self are given in-depth analysis in an accessible style. The theoretical and practical issues relevant to social constructionist research are illustrated with examples from real empirical studies, and the different approaches to social constructionist research are clearly defined. While the text is broadly sympathetic to social constructionism, the weaknesses of the approach are also addressed through a critical approach to the material, and in the final chapter the theory is subjected to a more extensive critique.
Social Constructionism, Second Edition, extends and updates the material covered in the first edition and will be a useful and informative resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, as well as students from related areas such as health, social work and education.
Social Constructionism, Second Edition, extends and updates the material covered in the first edition and will be a useful and informative resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, as well as students from related areas such as health, social work and education.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the previous reviewer. Burr is not only readable but engaging. She is not afraid of stating her own position and describes all the different flavours of social constructionism from 'Foucauldian discourse analysis' to conversation analysis etc. In particular she distinguishes between what she calls macro constructionism which is represented for instance by Foucault's view of ideological discourses and their political implications and micro constructionism which looks at how realities are constructed at the individual level.
Burr also makes brave attempts, if in my view not wholly convincing, to tackle some major perceived gaps in social constructionist theory such as the argument that by seeing everything as socially created discourse it disqualifies its own legitimacy and the question of whether there is any such thing as a self, or any role for psychology.
It's all good fun.
Burr also makes brave attempts, if in my view not wholly convincing, to tackle some major perceived gaps in social constructionist theory such as the argument that by seeing everything as socially created discourse it disqualifies its own legitimacy and the question of whether there is any such thing as a self, or any role for psychology.
It's all good fun.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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If you are new to the subject of social constructionism and are looking for a book which provides a good introduction and helps the newcomer (or often new student) get to grips with the subject then this book "does exactly what it says on the tin".
It's a clear and understandable overview, who can ask for more?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I was recently given an assignment involving the use of discourse analysis, and required to design and conduct an experiment using it. The theoretical approach and philosophy behind this approach can be rather heavy going, and with only the most basic concepts introduced by my lecturer, I started shopping around for books on the subject.
This is an outstanding book. While it doesn't provide much detail on experimental design, it provides the most concise, and readable, overview of this approach of any book I've read. It is beautifully, clearly written, and imbues the reader with inspiration for the subject. This is the only required reading textbook I have bought during my education that I have been unable to put down. I read it during my leisure time.
This book has given me great confidence for my assessments on this subject. It is impossible to rate it highly enough.
This is an outstanding book. While it doesn't provide much detail on experimental design, it provides the most concise, and readable, overview of this approach of any book I've read. It is beautifully, clearly written, and imbues the reader with inspiration for the subject. This is the only required reading textbook I have bought during my education that I have been unable to put down. I read it during my leisure time.
This book has given me great confidence for my assessments on this subject. It is impossible to rate it highly enough.
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I thought social constructionism was tosh
I thought social constructionism was tosh before I read this book. I still think the ideology is tosh, but the book is very well written, and clearly explains what it sets out to... Read more
Published 1 day ago by F. Collier
Essential reading for any psychologist
I'm an undergraduate studying psychology and was recommended this book. What a great read! It challenges mainstream psychology and I think this is essential for any discipline,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kaliman
Easy Read
This book was recommended to me as an easy reader that would help explain things during my studies, something to have handy when clarification is needed to help my understanding of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Glynis
The lights came on
In essence I agree with the other reviewers. I came to this topic with no prior knowledge and managed to read the book in one sitting, after which I felt that I had been given an... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MLDevon
bit complicated
I don't like this kind of book to be used a set text for a module. The text is a bit boring and needs to be read several time to get the meaning of it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by I. I. Apostolopoulou
Nice one
Excellent book.
I had a basic grasp of social constructionsism from my social work degree and have been reading odd bits of stuff since . Read more
I had a basic grasp of social constructionsism from my social work degree and have been reading odd bits of stuff since . Read more
Published 14 months ago by J Phillips
Superb overview of the field
Some authors know how to explain fairly complex ideas in a straighforward, but scholarly way, not skimming over tricky areas, but equally not leaving you more muddled than when you... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Self-help junkie
simplicity of Vivien Burr
This book gives a very coherent introduction to social constructionsim and makes it very easy to understand for the lay person. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by Mary Kelly
Well-written, clearly explained review of a potentially confusing...
Burr's book on social constructionism manages the task of dealing with complex and potentially confusing concepts in language that is clear, concise and thoroughly accessible. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by K. Winters
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