"Critical constructivism is an epistemological position that examines the process by which knowledge is socially constructed. Joe L. Kincheloe takes readers through the basic concepts and alerts them to the dangers of objectivism, reductionism, and the pathological views of self and world that emerge if students and educators are unaware of the construction of knowledge by dominant power interests. The book is essential reading for individuals who want to become researchers and educators."--Jacket.

From constructivism to critical constructivism -- Power and knowledge production : critical constructivist pedagogical purpose -- Epistemology, ontology, and critical constructivism's struggle against reductionism -- Representing the world : analyzing the construction zone -- Blue knowledge.