Desire for Society (Hardback)
- Children's Knowledge as Social Imagination

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Forlagets beskrivelse

Presents a unified and scientifically grounded theory on the development of society, namely, that the imaginary play of children reflects an endogenous orientation toward the construction of society. This book provides descriptions of complex psychological theories - including those of Piaget, Freud, Lacan, and Marxist scholars. Illustrations

Bibliotekernes beskrivelse

'A powerful, integrative, and insightful theory of society.' - Jack Meacham, State University of New York, Buffalo. This provocative work presents a unified and scientifically grounded new theory on the development of society, namely, that the imaginary play of children reflects an endogenous orientation toward the construction of society. In twelve studies, Furth combines delightful observations of young children's spontaneous actions and interactions with lucid descriptions of complex psychological theories - including those of Piaget, Freud, Lacan, and Marxist scholars.