Distilling decades of work spanning their prestigious careers, Mary M.
and Kenneth J. Gergen make a strong case for enriching the social
sciences through performative work. They present a unique exploration of
the origins of performative social science and provide an intellectually
rich overview of its significance in the field, as well as its evolving
potential. Many of their own performance pieces are included in the
volume. The authors envision a broadening of the social sciences, making
it more accessible to non-experts and opening up new dialogues between
society and science--and changing the world in the process. Social
scientists and researchers will gain a valuable new perspective from
this insightful tome.