Transforming & Understanding

An Introduction to Cultural-Historical Activity Theory

AvYannick Lémonie,Rita Hofstetter

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

There is a clear and pressing need for collective action to develop alternative approaches to the way we organize our activities. This necessity implies the development of a robust theory that outlines a potential, attainable, and desirable future, which is embedded in the inherent contradictions of the present. Cultural-Historical Activity Theory represents such a strong interventionist theory.The initial section of this publication outlines the evolution of this theory, from its origins in the work of 20th-century Soviet psychologists to its more recent developments. The second part of the book provides insight into the key concepts and their application in research. The third part of this book describes the potential for intervention aimed at transforming activity systems. It also explains the methodological principles of formative intervention and the change laboratory.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-19
Mått:148 x 210 x 28 mm
Vikt:591 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Exploration
Antal sidor:460
Förlag:Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
ISBN:9783034351478

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Yannick Lémonie is associate professor. He teaches ergonomics at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (Paris) and conducts developmental research at the Centre pour la Recherche sur le Travail et le Développement (CRTD, E.A. 4132) in the team of work psychology and clinic of activity.

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Part 1: Four Generations of Cultural-Historical Activity TheoryIntroduction unity and diversity of cultural – Historical activity theory – The first generation of chat and the Vygotskian revolution – The second generation of chat: Leontiev’s work – Third generation of chat: From the development of mind to the development of activity In Engeström work – Towards a fourth generation of chat? Sannino and real Utopias. Part 2: Four Central Concepts for Analyzing ActivityThe concept of Contradiction – Expansive Learning. Learning what is not yet there – Development as Qualitative Reorganization.Part 3: The Interventionist Dimension of Chat: Formative Intervention And Change LaboratoryThe Change Laboratory Methodology – Formative Interventions In relation to other Interventionist approaches.