Volume 1
Perspectives in Cultural-Historical Research
Across the world, there is a growing interest in the works of L. S. Vygotsky. At the same time, there are ongoing efforts to develop new approaches and perspectives for advancing cultural-historical theory in order to address contemporary challenges. Although Vygotsky has become one of the most influential figures in education and psychology, there is still a need for sustained and rigorous studies of his writings, since a large part of his work has not yet been fully examined.
The volumes in this series draw directly on Vygotsky’s collected works as their primary source. Moving beyond secondary interpretations, they engage with Vygotsky’s original ideas—whether as a system of concepts or through the elaboration and theorization of his research findings—in order to provide new ways of addressing contemporary problems.
Taken as a whole, the series brings together contributions from scholars across both the Northern and Southern hemispheres within a unified framework, ensuring balanced representation. Given the substantial body of cultural-historical theorizing and empirical research produced in North America, it is equally important to represent the scholarship emerging from countries beyond that region.
