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Concept Formation in the Wild presents a groundbreaking exploration of how humans develop and refine concepts through engagement with real-world activities and social practices. Rather than treating concept formation as an isolated cognitive process, Yrjö Engeström investigates how concepts emerge dynamically from workplace practices, community activities, and collaborative problem-solving.
Drawing on activity theory and cultural-historical approaches, this work challenges conventional educational and psychological perspectives on learning and conceptualization. Engeström demonstrates that concept formation is not merely an individual mental process but a collective, distributed activity shaped by tools, social interactions, and institutional contexts. The book provides valuable insights for educators, organizational researchers, and anyone interested in understanding how knowledge develops and transforms within living communities and professional environments.
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