
Re-Envisioning Psychology
Moral Dimensions of Theory and Practice
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-470-44763-5 (ISBN)
Description
In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Re-envisioning Psychology examines the increasing dissatisfaction with both scientific and social constructionist viewpoints and presents a sweeping new vision of theory and practice in psychology. "Re-envisioning Psychology is a breath of fresh air, a clear and resounding voice that provides an intellectual and moral direction that, if heeded and built upon, could lead psychology out of the confusion and political collusion in which it is currently mired. Richardson, Fowers, and Guignon have imaginatively applied interpretive and dialogic concepts to the most troubling aspects of theory and practice. If psychology is going to be saved from its own worst tAndencies, this book will be an indispensable element in its turning."
--Philip Cushman, associate professor, California School of Professional Psychology and author of Constructing the Self, Constructing America: A Cultural History of Psychotherapy
--Philip Cushman, associate professor, California School of Professional Psychology and author of Constructing the Self, Constructing America: A Cultural History of Psychotherapy
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-44763-5 (9780470447635)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Frank C. Richardson | etc. | Blaine J. Fowers
Re-envisioning Psychology
Ethics and Values in Modern Practice
Book
03/1999
Jossey-Bass
€62.08
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Persons
FRANK C. RICHARDSON is professor, Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. BLAINE J. FOWERS is associate professor, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies at the University of Miami.
CHARLES B. GUIGNON is professor, Department of Philosophy at the University of Vermont.
CHARLES B. GUIGNON is professor, Department of Philosophy at the University of Vermont.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction 1
Part 1 Ethical Underpinnings of Modern Psychotherapy
1 Dilemmas of Modern Culture 25
2 Freedom and Commitment in Modern Psychotherapy 53
3 Individualism, Family Ideology, and Family Therapy 73
4 The Challenge of Psychotherapy Integration 91
5 Existential Psychotherapy: A Reassessment 114
Part 2 Beyond Scientism and Constructionism
6 Cognitive Theory of Aggression: A Case Study 141
7 Individualism, Marital Research, and the Good Marriage 156
8 Clashing Views of Social Inquiry 173
9 What Is Hermeneutics? 199
Part 3 Toward an Interpretive Psychology
10 Rethinking Psychotherapy 239
11 Social Theory as Practice 277
References 307
About the Authors 325
Name Index 327
Subject Index 333
Introduction 1
Part 1 Ethical Underpinnings of Modern Psychotherapy
1 Dilemmas of Modern Culture 25
2 Freedom and Commitment in Modern Psychotherapy 53
3 Individualism, Family Ideology, and Family Therapy 73
4 The Challenge of Psychotherapy Integration 91
5 Existential Psychotherapy: A Reassessment 114
Part 2 Beyond Scientism and Constructionism
6 Cognitive Theory of Aggression: A Case Study 141
7 Individualism, Marital Research, and the Good Marriage 156
8 Clashing Views of Social Inquiry 173
9 What Is Hermeneutics? 199
Part 3 Toward an Interpretive Psychology
10 Rethinking Psychotherapy 239
11 Social Theory as Practice 277
References 307
About the Authors 325
Name Index 327
Subject Index 333