Conceptions of meaning

KREITLER, Shulamith and Tomáš URBÁNEK. Conceptions of meaning. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2014, 270 pp. Perspectives on cognitive psychology. ISBN 978-1-63321-241-1.

Basic information

• Original name: Conceptions of meaning
• Name in Czech: Pojetí významu
• Name (in English): Conceptions of meaning
• Authors: KREITLER, Shulamith and Tomáš URBÁNEK.
• Edition: New York, 270 pp. Perspectives on cognitive psychology, 2014.
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Editorship of professional books
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Publication form: printed version "print"
• WWW: URL
• ISBN: 978-1-63321-241-1
• Keywords (in Czech): psychologie, význam, metodologie
• Keywords in English: psychology, meaning, methodology
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

The book "Conceptions of Meaning" was edited by Shulamith Kreitler and Tomáš Urbánek, two psychologists who are known for their contributions to the study of meaning in psychology. The purpose of the book is to introduce Meaning back into psychology. Indeed, it has always been there, but it has not been developed and applied sufficiently to become prominent in the mainstream of science. The editors believe that the potentials of Meaning are too great and too important to be overlooked. The book includes 12 chapters by prominent researchers and thinkers who present different aspects and manifestations of meaning. In this book, the reader will find new conceptions of meaning, new methodologies, a variety of methods for its assessment, and innovative applications in familiar and new domains.

Abstract (in Czech)

Kniha "Conceptions of Meaning" byla editována Shulamith Kreitler a Tomášem Urbánkem, dvěma psychology známými svými příspěvky ke studiu významu v psychologii. Záměrem knihy je uvést pojem významu zpět do psychologie. Samozřejmě byl vždy součástí psychologie, ale nebyl dostatečně rozvíjen a aplikován, aby se stal významným v hlavním proudu oboru. Editoři věří tomu, že potenciál pojmu význam jsou příliš velký a důležitý, aby byl přehlížen. Kniha obsahuje 12 kapitol od významných výzkumníků a myslitelů, kteří prezentují různé aspekty a manifestace významu. Čtenář v této knize najde nová pojetí významu, nové metodologie, řadu metod pro jeho zkoumání a inovativní aplikace v již známých, ale i nových oblastech.

Abstract (in English)

The book "Conceptions of Meaning" was edited by Shulamith Kreitler and Tomáš Urbánek, two psychologists who are known for their contributions to the study of meaning in psychology. The purpose of the book is to introduce Meaning back into psychology. Indeed, it has always been there, but it has not been developed and applied sufficiently to become prominent in the mainstream of science. The editors believe that the potentials of Meaning are too great and too important to be overlooked. The book includes 12 chapters by prominent researchers and thinkers who present different aspects and manifestations of meaning. In this book, the reader will find new conceptions of meaning, new methodologies, a variety of methods for its assessment, and innovative applications in familiar and new domains.