Desire for Society: Children’s Knowledge as Social Imagination

Furth, H.G.

'A powerful, integrative, and insightful theory of society.'-Jack Meacham, State University of New York, Buffalo This provocative work presents a unified and scientifically grounded new theory on the development of society, namely, that the imaginary play of children reflects an endogenous orientation toward the construction of society. In twelve studies, Furth combines delightful observations of young children's spontaneous actions and interactions with lucid descriptions of complex psychological theories-including those of Piaget, Freud, Lacan, and Marxist scholars.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1996-10-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780306453427

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4757-9987-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 263