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The vast majority of research in social psychology focuses on
momentary events: an attitude is changed, dissonance is reduced, a
cognition is primed, and so on. Little attention is a paid to the
unfolding of events over time, to social life as an ongoing process
in which events are related in various ways as life unfolds.
Originally published in 1984, Historical Social Psychology opens a
space for theory and research in which temporal process is central.
Contributors to this broad-ranging work provide a rich range of
perspectives, from the theoretical to the methodological, from
micro-sequences to the life-span, and from contemporary history to
the long duree. Together, these authors set the stage for a major
shift in the focus of social psychological inquiry.
INTRODUCTION In developing scientific theory there is perhaps
nothing more propi tious than a compelling metaphor. If the
metaphor is rich in imagery, complexly differentiated, emotionally
evocative, and vitally wedded to the cultural lore, the theory to
which it gives rise may enjoy a long and vigorous life. If the
metaphor is sufficiently powerful, the theory may even be sustained
in independence of systematic empirical support. Role theory is
likely to remain prosperous so long as there is a thriving theater;
decision theory experienced a dramatic rejuvenation with the
development of the electronic computer; and, in spite of its
archaic construction, Jungian theory will prevail so long as
ancient myths and symbols continue to haunt us (d. Smith, 1978).
From this standpoint, the development of social exchange theory is
hardly surprising. Ex perience with the marketplace is extensive in
society, its images are both complex and richly evocative, its
challenges are often exciting and its lessons sometimes painful. It
is thus both intellectually and emo tionally invigorating to
consider the social arena in all its diversity as an extended
market in which each individual seeks to maximize profits. The
economic metaphor is hardly new to the social sciences. The recent
intellectual roots of contemporary exchange theory can be traced to
the works of Claude Levi-Strauss, Marcel Mauss, Karl Marx, and B."
The vast majority of research in social psychology focuses on
momentary events: an attitude is changed, dissonance is reduced, a
cognition is primed, and so on. Little attention is a paid to the
unfolding of events over time, to social life as an ongoing process
in which events are related in various ways as life unfolds.
Originally published in 1984 Historical Social Psychology opens a
space for theory and research in which temporal process is central.
Contributors to this broad-ranging work provide a rich range of
perspectives, from the theoretical to the methodological, from
micro-sequences to the life-span, and from contemporary history to
the long duree. Together, these authors set the stage for a major
shift in the focus of social psychological inquiry.
Mindfulness is a burgeoning field of study and practice within
mental health care and medicine. Yet ethical codes, and the
philosophy of the therapist-client relationship, differ greatly
between disciplines, and even more between those disciplines and
mindfulness-based approaches. The potential for ethical dilemmas is
therefore significant. Donald McCown breaks new ground by taking a
focused look at an ethics derived from contemporary clinical
mindfulness practice itself. What does a secular ethics of
mindfulness look like? Who is competent to work therapeutically
with mindfulness, and how does one delimit areas and levels of
competence? How do clinicians ethically understand the
therapist-client relationship from the therapeutic position of
mindfulness? And how do clinicians respond when the necessary
restraints of their professional role and ethics code come into
conflict with the mindfulness-based relationship and therapeutic
position? This book makes a vital contribution to the understanding
of ethics as the cornerstone of mindfulness-based practice, and
will be of interest to all those involved in delivering
mindfulness-based interventions, including psychologists,
counselors, spiritual directors, occupational therapists,
physicians, nurses, and educators.
Authors: Harlene Anderson David Cooperrider Kenneth Gergen Mary
Gergen Sheila McNamee Jane Watkins Diana Whitney A Taos Institute
Publication, The Appreciative Organization is based on the authors'
diverse experiences in organizational life and they are unanimous
in their view that the appreciative construction of meaning is
essential to the efficacy of an organization and the fulfillment of
its participants. In clear and direct language, the volume treats
the challenges of decision making, leadership, group functioning,
personnel evaluation, and the relationship of the organization to
its context. Bold ideas are developed, examples described, and
multiple suggestions developed for creating the appreciative
organization. You will want to add this new "gem" to your personal
library. This volume will be of special significance to consultants
and organizational members who wish to see the key elements of
appreciative inquiry realized in the everyday working of the
organization. For more information visit the Taos Institute
website: www.taosinstitute.net
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