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| Permalink The New Association of Psychology (NGfP) is a coalition of researchers and practitioners in the field of psychology as well as related disciplines. Our goal is to establish a critical discourse about psychological topics that takes into account the societal and cultural dimensions. The NGfP supports inter- and transdisciplinary research and works on closing the gap between research and praxis. The NGfP’s associated Journal is the Journal für Psychologie Growing Unequal? brings together a range of analyses on the distribution of economic resources in OECD countries. The evidence on income distribution and poverty covers,for the first time,all 30 OECD countries in the mid-2000s,while information on trends extending back to the mid-1980s is provided for around two-thirds of the countries. The report also describes inequalities in a range of domains (such as household wealth,consumption patterns,in-kind public services) that are typically excluded from conventional discussion about the distribution of economic resources among individuals and households. Precisely how much inequality there is in a society is not determined randomly,nor is it beyond the power of governments to change,so long as they take note of the sort of up-to-date evidence included in this report. More information at http://www.oecd.org. Building and Sustaining Alternative Scholarly Publishing Projects Around The Public Knowledge Project is pleased to announce that,in partnership The current update summarises the main findings of this research,while outlining developments since the last Barrier report,issued in July 2009. This year,in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO),the update focuses on the impact of the Barrier on health,in particular patient and staff access to the specialized medical facilities only available in East Jerusalem. more information at www.ochaopt.org The final program for the conference is now available aspdf and at http://discoveryspace.upei.ca/mprg/node/412 The Journal für Psychologie Issue 1/2010 is now available at Hindsight:The Promise and Peril of Looking Backward Although the idea of hindsight is frequently associated with the biases,distortions,and outright lies of memory–as in the infamous “20-20” scenario or the conviction that one “knew it all along” –Mark Freeman maintains that this process of looking backward over the terrain of the past can also serve as a profound source of insight,understanding,and self-knowledge. Consider Tolstoy’s harrowing tale of Ivan Ilych,revisiting his past on the eve of his death,only to realize that the life he had been living was a lie. Consider as well the many times in our own lives when,upon reviewing the past,we are able to see what we could not,or would not,see earlier on. Hindsight is also intimately connected to what Freeman calls narrative reflection:Through the distance conferred by time,we can look back on past experiences and see them anew,as episodes in an evolving story. As important as “being in the now” and “living in the moment” are,it is no less important to pause at times and,by looking backward,seek to discern those aspects of In addition to serving as a central site of self-knowledge,hindsight plays an integral role in the process of moral growth. For,through hindsight,there emerges the opportunity not only to see the possible errors of our ways but to transcend them and thereby to move on to better ways of being in the world. Drawing on psychology,philosophy,literature,and personal experience,this wide-ranging volume offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the role of hindsight both in discerning the personal past and in deepening moral life. »weiterlesen « Call For Papers (Extended Deadline) Submission Deadline:February 1,2010 (Extended Deadline) In the history of social thought,it is difficult to find a more divisive figure than Karl Marx. For many,the mere mention of his name conjures up images of totalitarian regimes dominating nearly every aspect of an individual’s existence. Yet for others,Marx’s critique of the capitalist mode of production draws attention to the fact that our beliefs,thoughts,and desires inevitably emerge against the background of specific cultural,historical,and social practices. The purpose of this conference is to bring students,scholars,and activists together to discuss exciting issues at the intersection of Marxism and Psychology. While it is clear that a number of organizations are making important contributions to this area of study,we believe that the time is right to open up a space for students,scholars,and activists from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to reflect on the role that Marxism can play in psychological theory,research,and practice. In bringing together scholars at the forefront of research in Marxism and Psychology,we also hope to give new students and activists an opportunity to interact with individuals who have made significant contributions within this area. By organizing an impressive collection of plenary participants,we hope to foster an environment where students,activists,and scholars can identify potential graduate advisors,research assistants,and participatory investigators. This year,confirmed plenary participants include:»weiterlesen « Roskilde University,Denmark,26 to28 May 2010 This conference focuses on the everyday practices of persons,and the interplay between actors and social structures in everyday life. Everyday life in the Nordic and Europeans societies is characterized by an unprecedented rupture of economic and political systems,cultural meanings and individual identities. Global and environmental changes force us to revise and reconsider our way of life and affects us at all levels of existence. It appears as if that which seems stable today will be rendered unstable tomorrow. The conference focuses on these changes and transformations and aims to debate and discuss how this can be understood and explored. What theories,methodologies and analytical concepts help us to study the transformations of everyday life in changing societies? »weiterlesen « Spawned by the linguistic turn,and in psychology specifically by the narrative turn associated with the names of Theodor Sarbin and Jerome Bruner,language became the central focus in many areas of the social sciences. The special issue of the German Journal für Psychologie aims to look behind the curtains of this development to investigate the meaning of language for our understanding of psychic life as the core subject matter of psychological investigations. Specifically,language shall be investigated with respect to its critical potential for psychology in particular and the social sciences more generally. The CfP as pdf file The Call on the Marxism and Psychology page Abstracts (approx. 2 pages) should be submitted to mdege@clarku.edu no later than August 31,2010. |
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