Turner, Stephen P.
Cognitive Science and the Social: A Primer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815385691
- author:
- Turner, Stephen P.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- CRC Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.34 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cognitive Science and the Social A Primer by Stephen P. Turner explores the intersection of cognitive science and social science, addressing the challenges posed by recent findings in neuroscience to traditional approaches in social science. The book introduces alternative conceptions of the mental world and the social world, proposing ways to integrate them in a plausible manner. It expands on the topic from interpersonal interaction to encompass the broader range of places where social variation interacts with cognition. Turner's work provides a critical examination of the critical issues related to the social aspects of cognition, shedding light on the complex relationships between cognitive science and social science.