Re: Theory and Psychology

Eva Ekeblad (eva.ekeblad who-is-at ped.gu.se)
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 08:07:00 +0200

Did we ever get the original query?

>Stanton-- I have mulled over your query. I am not sure how to answer
>it. XMCA is designed in part to complement the discussions in MCA. That
>linking of media is deliberate, even though we have developed few
>discussions around journal articles. MCA (and XMCA) are NOT about
>psychology just like they are not ABOUT education. We are working
>at developing a cultural-historical activity theory which is some
>blends of various traditions and disciplines. So in that framework,
>using xmca as a branch of theory in psychology seems inappropriate.
>But the journal is interesting and many here might be interested.
>
>Suggestion: Why don't people with an opinion on whether you should
>use xmca to promote t in psych activity send you a personal note
>about their opinions, A POLL, and you can report back to us-all
>what we think?
>mike
>PS- Then you can report back to us and reality will carry us to the
>next whatever.