Psychology and postmodernism

In recent years, the impact of postmodernism has reverberated throughout the social and human sciences. Psychology and Postmodernism breaks new ground by exploring the implications of postmodernist ideas for psychology. Contributors examine central themes of postmodernism as they relate to psychology; the nature of the self, local knowledge versus universal knowledge, and the pivotal role of language in social life. As new possibilities for psychology are outlined, theoretical reformulations are placed alongside implications for new psychological practice and method. In addition, this groundbreaking volume presents criticism and support for postmodern perspectives, from feminist criticism of postmodern 'deconstruction' to argument with the usefulness of clear distinctions between a 'modern' and 'postmodern' psychology.