TY - BOOK AU - Langford,Peter TI - Vygotsky's developmental and educational psychology SN - 1841692719 AV - BF109.V95 L36 2005 U1 - 155.092 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Hove [England], New York PB - Psychology Press KW - Vygotskiĭ, L. S. KW - Developmental psychology KW - Educational psychology KW - Child development KW - Psychological Theory N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-287) and index; 1; Introduction --; 2; Life and early work --; 3; Biological and historical development, 1928-31 --; 4; The child, 1928-31 --; 5; Biological and historical development, 1932-34 --; 6; The child, 1932-34 --; 7; Vygotsky and education --; 8; Interpretations --; 9; Vygotsky's sources --; 10; Method --; 11; Supportive and neutral empirical findings --; 12; Empirical problems --; 13; Extensions and comparisons --; 14; Conclusions N2 - "Vygotsky's Developmental and Educational Psychology aims to demonstrate how we can come to a new and original understanding of Lev Vygotsky's theories through knowledge of their cultural, philosophical and historical context. Beginning with the main philosophical influences of Marxist and Hegelian thought, this book leads the reader through Vygotsky's life and the development of his thought." "This comprehensive survey of Vygotsky's thought will prove an invaluable resource for those studying developmental psychology or education."--BOOK JACKET ER -