Jonathan Potter

Jonathan Potter ( born 1956 ) is a Scottish linguist and Professor of Discourse Analysis at Loughborough University. He is co-founder of Discursive psychology. He is co- author of the book " Discourse and Social Psychology ", a central text of Discursive Psychology, who opened new ways to conceptualize fundamental socio-psychological concepts such settings. Therefore, it is very frequently cited in professional journals. Another of his works, " Representing Reality ", provides an overview of an extension and a critique of social constructivism from sociology. He and Derek Edwards in the Discursive psychology have established a certain way of working and made ​​indirect help to introduce non- experimental approaches in social psychology.

Works

  • Potter, J. and Wetherell, M. Discourse and Social Psychology: Beyond Attitudes and Behaviour, 1987 London: Sage, ISBN 0-8039-8411-1
  • Potter, J.: Representing Reality: Discourse, Rhetoric and Social Construction, London; Sage ( 1996), ISBN 0-8039-8056-6
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