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"""What does social constructionism mean? It's not a simple question. This readable book explores some of the different meanings the term has, for both its proponents and its critics. Even readers who consider themselves quite familiar with constructionist work are likely to discover new schools of constructionism in social problems, social psychology, and critical theory."" - Joel Best, Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, USA ""Titus Hjelm's book is an engaging and accessible introduction to some of the most important varieties of social constructionism. Remarkably, it achieves clarity and depth while remaining lively and enjoyable to read."" - Dave Elder-Vass, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Loughborough University, UK"

What does social constructionism mean? It's not a simple question. This readable book explores some of the different meanings the term has, for both its proponents and its critics. Even readers who consider themselves quite familiar with constructionist work are likely to discover new schools of constructionism in social problems, social psychology, and critical theory. - Joel Best, Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, USA Titus Hjelm's book is an engaging and accessible introduction to some of the most important varieties of social constructionism. Remarkably, it achieves clarity and depth while remaining lively and enjoyable to read. - Dave Elder-Vass, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Loughborough University, UK

What does social constructionism mean? It's not a simple question. This readable book explores some of the different meanings the term has, for both its proponents and its critics. Even readers who consider themselves quite familiar with constructionist work are likely to discover new schools of constructionism in social problems, social psychology, and critical theory. - Joel Best, Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, USA

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Titus Hjelm is a Lecturer in the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London, UK.

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