A Landmark toward the Construction of Cultural Psychology [Book Review].

Takahashi, Keiko; Hatano, Giyoo

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ERIC Number: EJ576140

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Publication Date: 1997

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A Landmark toward the Construction of Cultural Psychology [Book Review].

Takahashi, Keiko; Hatano, Giyoo

Human Development, v40 n6 p355-59 Nov-Dec 1997

Maintains that the strengths of Cole's work include its historical perspective for the new discipline of cultural psychology and its integration of concepts from a variety of traditions. Argues that the book's problematic areas include its neglect of socioemotional variables and its assumption of culture as a caring medium for human development. (KB)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Cognitive Development, Cultural Differences, Culture, Psychology

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Language: English

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