Latin American Advances in Subjectivity and Development: Through the Vygotsky Route

This book is the first in English to showcase how Lev Vygotsky's work inspired a thriving and innovative school of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America. It presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of cultural-historical psychology in the region, highlighting how Latin American researchers have applied Vygotsky's theories to address political, social, and cultural issues. The book is divided into two parts, the first exploring how Latin American scholars have developed new theoretical elaborations and empirical advances, and the second providing an overview of the current landscape of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book is the first in English to showcase how Lev Vygotsky's work has inspired a thriving and innovative school of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America. In recent years, Latin American researchers have expanded Vygotsky's conceptualizations and applied practical theory to psychological and educational research and practice, yet this remarkable production has remained largely unknown to English-speaking audiences, as it has primarily been published in Spanish and Portuguese. This timely volume aims to rectify this situation by providing a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America.

The book is organized into two parts. The first part delves into how Latin American scholars have leveraged Vygotsky's work to develop novel theoretical elaborations and empirical advancements to address diverse political, social, and cultural challenges in the region. The second part offers a comprehensive survey of the current landscape of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America. Spanning 15 chapters, the book showcases how Latin American researchers have contributed to the study of various aspects of Vygotsky's cultural-historical theoretical conception of the development of higher psychological functions, including concept formation, inner speech, zone of proximal development, and imagination. These theoretical elaborations have been applied to research and practice in fields such as sociocultural psychology, developmental psychology, psychotherapy, and education in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico.

Latin American Advances in Subjectivity and Development - Through the Vygotsky Route will be an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of psychology, education, and other social sciences. By exploring the rich tapestry of Latin American contributions to cultural-historical psychology, this book offers valuable insights into the unique perspectives and approaches that have shaped this field in the region. It serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Vygotsky's ideas and the ongoing dialogue between different cultures and psychological traditions.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030729523
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021