Vygotsky in Perspective (Paperback)

1. Introduction; 2. A thematic overview; Part I. Vygotsky at Home: 3. The development of concepts; 4. The development of scientific concepts; 5. The development of scientific concepts: critique; 6. Thought and word; Part II. Vygotsky in America: 7. Michael Cole: artifact mediated action - setting the record straight; 8. James V. Wertsch: cultural tools and mediated action - getting it wrong; 9. James V. Wertsch: mediation and the zone of proximal development; 10. The essential commentators; Part III. Vygotsky over the Rainbow: 11. Vygotsky: mediation.