The Cultural Psychology of Self brings together studies by philosophers and psychologists in an exploration of the self and its function. It will be of interest to those involved in the fields of philosophy, psychology and sociology.
Brings together work in philosophy and psychology on the self
Benson writes well and this book will be easily accessible to students
Even though the primary market is philosophy and psychology, in essence this book is interdisciplinary and will bridge the gap into sociology, anthropology, gender studies and cultural studies
'A book rich in insight, deep in significance ... - The Cultural Psychology of Self is the work of a tutored and passionate mind.' -
'Ciaran Benson offers in this book a definition of self from the standpoint of cultural psychology ... [and] situates cultural psychology within current modern psychology.' - Journal of Consciousness Studies
'One of the most ambitious and impressive philosophical works to come out of Ireland in recent years.' - Irish Times