This book uses real-world examples to bring together complex theories that are foundational to, and sometimes critical of, social constructionism in a way that is highly approachable for social sciences students.  Meer

Relational Being first builds on the broad discontent with the individualist tradition in which the rational agent, or autonomous self, is considered the fundamental atom of social life.  Meer

INTRODUCTION In developing scientific theory there is perhaps nothing more propi­ tious than a compelling metaphor. If the metaphor is rich in imagery, complexly differentiated, emotionally evocative, and vitally wedded to the cultural lore, the theory to which it gives rise may enjoy a long and vigorous life.  Meer