Skip to content

Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis Paperback - 1993

by Rene Van Der Veer; Jaan Valsiner


From the publisher

This book presents the most comprehensive introduction to the life and ideas of Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) yet written. As a key to understanding one of the most potent influences on developmental theories this century, Van der Veer and Valsiner explore Vygotsky's ideas in the contexts of Russian psychology and the politics of the inter-war years. The authors chart Vygotsky's intellectual development through the course of his life, establishing links with his predecessors and contemporaries and illustrating his intellectual interdependence with the contemporary scientific community and the creative endeavors of the fine arts. Careful analysis of his social context allows detailed discussion of Vygotsky's indebtedness to literary scholarship, with psychoanalysis, Gestalt psychology and paedology.

Understanding Vygotsky not only shows the extent to which Vygotsky's work can be further developed to be relevant to the end of the twentieth century but also opens up scope for a more detailed analysis of his contemporaries. It will be essential reading for all students of Vygotsky and his ideas.

From the rear cover

This book presents the most comprehensive introduction to the life and ideas of Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) yet written. As a key to understanding one of the most potent influences on developmental theories this century, Van der Veer and Valsiner explore Vygotsky's ideas in the contexts of Russian psychology and the politics of the inter-war years. The authors chart Vygotsky's intellectual development through the course of his life, establishing links with his predecessors and contemporaries and illustrating his intellectual interdependence with the contemporary scientific community and the creative endeavors of the fine arts. Careful analysis of his social context allows detailed discussion of Vygotsky's indebtedness to literary scholarship, with psychoanalysis, Gestalt psychology and paedology.

Understanding Vygotsky not only shows the extent to which Vygotsky's work can be further developed to be relevant to the end of the twentieth century but also opens up scope for a more detailed analysis of his contemporaries. It will be essential reading for all students of Vygotsky and his ideas.

Details

  • Title Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
  • Author Rene Van Der Veer; Jaan Valsiner
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Paperback
  • Pages 464
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford
  • Date 1993-10-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780631189558 / 0631189556
  • Weight 1.47 lbs (0.67 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.06 x 5.98 x 1.16 in (23.01 x 15.19 x 2.95 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1949
    • Cultural Region: Russian
  • Library of Congress subjects Vygotskii, L. S, Psychologists - Soviet Union
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 90019342
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Rene van der Veer has taught at the Free University of Amsterdam and the University of Leiden, where he is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Education.

Jaan Valsiner has been teaching developmental psychology and pursuing collaborative research at a number of different universities in Europe, the USA, Australia and Brazil, since his departure from the Soviet Union in 1980. For the last decade he has been a faculty member of the Developmental Psychology Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, R. & Valsiner, J.

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.68
£12.75 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Blackwell, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780631189558
Item Price
£3.68
£12.75 shipping to USA
Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, R. & Valsiner, J.

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.68
£12.75 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Blackwell, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780631189558
Item Price
£3.68
£12.75 shipping to USA
Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, Rene

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.89
£8.57 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Paperback. Very Good.
Item Price
£3.89
£8.57 shipping to USA
Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, Rene

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.90
£8.57 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Paperback. Good.
Item Price
£3.90
£8.57 shipping to USA
Understanding Vygotsky : A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understanding Vygotsky : A Quest for Synthesis

by Van der Veer, Rene, Valsiner, Jaan

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£6.78
£8.08 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
£6.78
£8.08 shipping to USA
Understanding Vygotsky, a Quest for Synthesis

Understanding Vygotsky, a Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, Rene; Valsiner, Jaan

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Reprint
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£15.00
£28.00 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Oxford: Blackwell, 1994. UK reprint in soft cover format, large 8vo, 450pp, card covers; VG Copy. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Item Price
£15.00
£28.00 shipping to USA
Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understiandin Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, R. & Valsiner, J.

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£21.88
£12.75 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Blackwell, 1994. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780631189558
Item Price
£21.88
£12.75 shipping to USA
Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by Van Der Veer, R. and Valsiner, J.

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£25.41
£12.75 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Blackwell, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780631189558
Item Price
£25.41
£12.75 shipping to USA
Understiandin Vygotsky
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understiandin Vygotsky

by Van Der Veer, Rene

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used: Good
Edition
1
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£27.07
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Wiley-Interscience, 1993-09-03. 1. paperback. Used: Good.
Item Price
£27.07
FREE shipping to USA
Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Understanding Vygotsky: A Quest for Synthesis

by VAN DER VEER, Rene and Valsiner, Jaan

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780631189558 / 0631189556
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Norwich, Vermont, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£36.34
£3.63 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Blackwell Publishers, 1993 . pbk 450pp an unread copy excellent as new
Item Price
£36.34
£3.63 shipping to USA