The Politics of Constructionism

by Irving Velody (Editor), Robin P. Williams (Editor)

This broad-ranging and clearly structured book critically overviews the many themes of social constructionism and its relevance to contemporary social and political issues. It brings together leading international contributors from across the social sciences, drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, politics, philosophy, cultural, gender and science studies. Major questions and topics explored in its critique and application of constructionist ideas include the theory and practice of scientific method, the development of social and political policy, the use of social science statistical methods, self-identity and the politics of collective identities, and technological advances in reproductive medicine.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Titus Hjelm]

Much more balanced than many of the other books in the series, with healthy critiques of some of the more absurd forms of constructionism included.