Delta Theory and Psychosocial Systems : The Practice of Influence and Change (Hardcover)

Part I. The Theory of Influence and Change: 1. Introduction and overview; 2. Psychosocial systems and the exercise of influence; 3. The zone of proximal development, activity, and semiotics; 4. The means of influence; 5. The organization of activity; 6. Unifying the study of culture and psychology: philosophical and scientific Issues; Part II. The Practice of Influence and Change: 7. Influencing and change: delta theory of practice; 8. A natural history museum of influence and change: dioramas; 9. Who influences? The triadic model of influence and change; 10. Basic tactics and strategy in designing influence; 11. Cultural patterns in the practice of influence; 12. Challenges, research, and future development.