| Modes of Thought: Explorations in Culture and Cognition Contributor(s): Olson, David R. (Editor), Torrance, Nancy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521566444 ISBN-13: 9780521566445 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1996 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Psychology | Education & Training |
| Dewey: 153.42 |
| LCCN: 95046610 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.15" W x 9.22" (1.01 lbs) 320 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |