The Social Construction Of Reality by Peter Berger, Thomas Luckmann
A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge
The book explores how individuals and groups create and maintain societal norms and values through their interactions, shaping reality through a process called social construction. It delves into the mechanisms by which knowledge and understanding of the world are collaboratively built, emphasizing the role of language and communication in this process. The authors argue that the reality perceived by a society is a complex interplay of historical, cultural, and social factors, which are continuously reconstructed and reinforced through social practices. This work provides a foundational analysis of the sociology of knowledge, examining how subjective meanings become objective elements of culture and influence human behavior and social institutions.
The 8721st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 219
- Original Language
- English
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