Veer, Rene Van der
The Vygotsky Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631188971
- author:
- Veer, Rene Van der
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 384
- Genre:
- Education
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection provides a lively introduction to Vygotsky's work, based on authoritative translations of his original sources. The volume covers various areas he worked in, including education, psychology, and paedology, offering a representative overview of his multifaceted ideas.
Papers have been selected to showcase both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Vygotsky's work, such as his anti-fascist and pro-socialist writings. The editors provide a brief introduction and notes for each translation to facilitate reading and place each piece in its historical context.