Vygotsky's Psychology-Philosophy: A Metaphor for Language Theory and Learning

by Dorothy Robbins

This book is an introduction to Vygotsky and his theories of language and second language acquisition. Employing a dual framework of metatheory and metaphor, the author focuses on Vygotsky's cultural-historical perspective (contrasted with the sociocultural heritage more prevalent in the West) and its emphasis on history as change and thought as related to action. Included also is a comparison of Vygotskyan and Chomskyan theories of language and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306464233
• ISBN13: 9780306464232
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"