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1	The Saturated Self: Delimmas of Identity in Contemporary Life more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Introduction by) add to wishlist Todays ever-expanding communications technologies force us to relate to more people and institutions than ever before, challenging the way we view ourselves and our relationships. This powerful and provocative book draws from a wide range of disciplinesfrom anthropology to psychoanalysis, from film and fiction to literary theoryto explore these ... see all copies from $2.94! new only from $7.13! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist see all copies from $2.68! signed copies \| first editions
3	Constructing Worlds Together: Interpersonal Communication as Relational Process more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen, Stuart M Schrader, Mary Gergen add to wishlist Accompanied by author analysis and contemporary applications, this collection of readings, reflections and invitations to dialogue make Interpersonal Communication: Making Worlds Together a highly readable yet sophisticated text that is well-suited for today's interpersonal communication course. Theoretical essays, research reports, narratives and ... see all copies from $15.86! new only from $15.86! \| SVS
4	Realities and Relationships: Soundings in Social Construction more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist Western culture has traditionally celebrated the individual mind as the locus of reason and, thus, of knowledge. According to Gergen, however, Descartes's famous dictum, "I think, therefore I am", should more properly be "I communicate, therefore I am". The process of doubt equates not with reason but with language, and meaningful language is less ... see all copies from $16.00! new only from $27.18! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Therapy as Social Construction more books like this by Prof. Sheila McNamee (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor) add to wishlist 'An interesting collection of the state of the art of social constructionism and therapy, and a major contribution to reflection on therapeutic theory and practice' - Changes 'The chapters are interesting as windows into wider debates beyond therapy to those within the human sciences over the organization of meaning and change in culture...the ... see all copies from $47.63! new only from $47.63!
6	The New Language of Change: Constructive Collaboration in Psychotherapy more books like this by Steven Friedman, Ph.D. (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Foreword by) add to wishlist This volume offers clinicians and students an inside view of several competency-based approaches. Showing how to build on client strengths, the book details a collaborative process in which the therapist and client co-construct meaning in the see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.05! \| first editions
7	Historical Dimensions of Psychological Discourse more books like this by Carl F Graumann (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor) add to wishlist In this volume, prominent American and European scholars explore the historical shaping of psychological discourse. Speaking from several disciplinary standpoints, attention is directed to the ideological, intellectual, political, economic and literary forces that enter into the cultural construction of mental life. In its explorations, the volume ... see all copies from $30.00! new only from $46.30! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Toward Transformation in Social Knowledge more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist Critical resistance to traditional empirical methods and the quest for foundational knowledge of human action is widespread. Recognition of theoretical and methodological inadequacies has sparked a search for a more robust conception of human science. This fascinating and carefully reasoned book develops the argument for human science as social ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $42.31! \| first editions
9	Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue more books like this by Prof. Sheila McNamee (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor) add to wishlist Questioning the tradition of individual responsibility, this pioneering book also transforms the concept of responsibility by giving centre stage to the relational process rather than to the individual - replacing alienation and isolation with meaningful dialogue. The first three chapters are the editors' own contribution on relational ... see all copies from $45.45! new only from $45.45! \| SVS
10	Social Construction in Context more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist This latest book by one the world's leading protagonists in the field will be welcomed not just by psychologists but by students, academics and professionals interested in social constructionism across a wide range of subjects."Social Construction in Context" explores the potentials of social constructionist theory when placed in diverse ... see all copies from $31.34! new only from $35.15! \| SVS
11	Social Construction: A Reader more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor), Mary Gergen (Editor) add to wishlist '"Social Construction: A Reader" is a superb selection of classic and contemporary readings representing the major viewpoints central to social constructionism' - "Journal of Community and Applied Psychology". "Social Construction: A Reader" is a collection of classic and contemporary articles, representing the major viewpoints central to social ... see all copies from $37.25! new only from $55.15! \| SVS
12 view cover	Horizons in Buddhist Psychology more books like this by Maurits G T Kwee (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor), Fusako Koshikawa (Editor) add to wishlist In this vanguard work, the fruits of the Buddhist heritage together with contemporary therapy, systematic research, and postmodern thought launch a cultural revolution toward New Buddhist Psychology. The volume contains 28 chapters by 38 contributors from 12 countries, and introduces a range of useful practices and integrative theoretical ... see all copies from $29.22! new only from $35.19! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Meaning in Action: Constructions, Narratives, and Representations more books like this by Toshio Sugiman (Editor), Prof. Kenneth J Gergen (Editor), Wolfgang Wagner (Editor) add to wishlist Traditional psychology has long been concerned with cognition, motivation, emotion, and the mind in general?the mind being held responsible for individual behavior in society?and scholars of social and cultural psychology have worked in relative isolation. Meaning in Action is a bold departure as it places culture at the center of human ... see all copies from $131.00! new only from $131.00! \| first editions
14	The Concept of Self more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
15 view cover	Therapeutic Realities: Collaboration, Oppression and Relational Flow more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist Social constructionist thought transforms psychotherapy, opening new vistas in understanding and practice. This work provides a brief introduction to social construction, and then illuminates the landscape of change. Special emphasis is given to topics of therapeutic communication, narrative, and therapeutic practices both traditional and ... see all copies from $26.26! new only from $29.38! \| SVS
16	Social Exchange: Advances in Theory and Research more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist see all copies from $26.19! first editions
17	Social Construction of Person more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist see all copies from $71.98! new only from $88.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	El Yo Saturado: Dilemas de Identidad en el Mundo Contemporaneo more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist Las tecnologias de la comunicacion nos obligan hoy en dia a relacionarnos con un numewro mucho mayor de individuos e instituciones que en cualquier epoca pasada. En este sentido, nuestra saturacion social ha llegado a ser tan intensa que acabamos asumiendo las personalidades y valores de aquellos con quienes nos comunicamos, con el consiguiente ... see all copies from $25.72! new only from $25.73!
19	Social Psychology more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20 view cover	Relational Being: Beyond Self and Community more books like this by Prof. Kenneth J Gergen add to wishlist This book builds on two current developments in psychology scholarship and practice. The first centers on broad discontent with the individualist tradition in which the rational agent, or autonomous self, is considered the fundamental atom of social life. Critique of individualism spring not only from psychologists working in the academy, but also ... see all copies from $36.70! new only from $36.70!

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