Playing with purpose adventures in performative social science

Distilling decades of work spanning their prestigious careers, Mary M. and Kenneth J. Gergen make a strong case for enriching the social sciences through performative work. They present a unique exploration of the origins of performative social science and provide an intellectually rich overview of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Gergen, Mary M., author (author), Gergen, Kenneth J. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Walnut Creek, Calif. : Left Coast Press c2012.
Abingdon, Oxon : 2016.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Writing lives--ethnographic narratives.
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Sumario:Distilling decades of work spanning their prestigious careers, Mary M. and Kenneth J. Gergen make a strong case for enriching the social sciences through performative work. They present a unique exploration of the origins of performative social science and provide an intellectually rich overview of its significance in the field, as well as its evolving potential. Many of their own performance pieces are included in the volume. The authors envision a broadening of the social sciences, making it more accessible to non-experts and opening up new dialogues between society and science-and chan
Notas:First published 2012 by Left Coast Press, Inc.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (249 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781315422435
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