In Search of Pedagogy The Selected Works of Jerome Bruner

Jerome Bruner is one of the best-known and most influential psychologists of the twentieth century. His theories about cognitive development dominate psychology around the world today, but it is the field of education that his influence has been especially felt.In this two volume set, Bruner has selected and assembled his most important writings about education. Volume 1 spans the 20 years from 1957 to 1978. Volume 2 takes us from 1979 to 2006.Volume 1 starts with a specially written introduction by Bruner, in which he gives us an overview of the 1957-1978 years and contextualizes his selection of papers. The articles and chapters then reveal the thinking, the concepts, and the empirical research of that time that have made Bruner one of the most respected and cited educational authorities of our time.Bruner, Jerome S. is the author of 'In Search of Pedagogy The Selected Works of Jerome Bruner' with ISBN 9780415386685 and ISBN 0415386683.