THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF GEORGE HERBERT MEAD (Book).

This article presents information on the book "The Social Psychology of George Herbert Mead," edited by Anselm Strauss. It is informed that in the introduction of the above mentioned book, the editor outlines the character of the biological, psychological, and philosophical thought which influenced Mead and to which he, in turn, contributed by extension, correction, and application. It is informed that Mead took issue with all who saw human behavior either in mechanistic, individualistic terms or in terms of irrational or non-rational determinants. Mead's central thought focuses upon the development and function of socially reflexive behavior and upon the problem of intelligent control of the physical and social environment. The bulk of the introduction briefly interprets the pivotal ideas of Mead's system in the order of their appearance in the selections. It is further opined that, grounded in pragmatism, Mead saw evolution as emergent and telic and as a process flowing through both species and social organizations.