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: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2022
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 upon 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 current state 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 within 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 is a invaluable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of psychology, education, and other social sciences. It offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rich and evolving field of cultural-historical psychology in Latin America, shedding light on the significant contributions made by scholars in the region while also providing insights into the potential applications of this theory to psychological and educational practices worldwide.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030729554
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021