{"product_id":"9780306485527","title":"The Essential Vygotsky","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Essential Vygotsky\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobert W. Rieber | David K. Robinson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Clinical Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy years after his death, the visionary work of Lev Semenovich Vygotsky (1896-1934) continues to have a profound impact on psychology, sociology, education, and other varied disciplines. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Essential Vygotsky\u003c\/strong\u003e selects the most significant writings from all phases of his work, and material from all six volumes of his \u003cem\u003eCollected Works\u003c\/em\u003e, so that readers can introduce themselves to the pioneering concepts developed by this influential Russian therapist, scholar, and cultural theorist, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e• The cultural-historical approach\u003cbr\u003e• The role of language in creating the mind\u003cbr\u003e• The development of memory and perception\u003cbr\u003e• Defectology (abnormal psychology\/learning disabilities\/special education)\u003cbr\u003e• The Zone of Proximal Development\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach section features an insightful introduction exploring relevant aspects of Vygotsky’s life and illuminating the revolutionary historical context in which these writings were conceived. Together, they reflect the studies he was conducting at the time of his death and the pathbreaking clinical observations that made his reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, these papers were available mainly in hastily translated underground editions; now \u003cstrong\u003eThe Essential Vygotsky\u003c\/strong\u003e distills them into their most accessible form. Readers will be impressed and inspired by his insights, his optimism, his prescience, and his humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese papers are particularly relevant for students of developmental psychology, language, special education, and the history of these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 July 2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer US\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780306485527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51556938350732,"sku":"9780306485527","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780306485527.jpg?v=1784774972","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780306485527","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}