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Download or read book Contemporary Approaches to Activity Theory: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Behavior written by Hansson, Thomas and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human mind is best understood when it is studied in the context of meaningful and goal-oriented interactions between individuals and their environment. These internal and external activities help to shape the human consciousness and experience. Contemporary Approaches to Activity Theory: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Behavior is an opportunity to study the complex, socially-oriented contexts of humans by considering the entirety of our environments: cultures, motivations, signs and tools, and various activities. Highlighting strategies in design, educational and work practice, and methodological analysis, this book is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, and students interested in gaining a thorough understanding of the interaction between humans and their environments.