Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications

William Crain

ISBN 10: 013913476X / ISBN 13: 9780139134760

Published by Prentice Hall, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013913476X
• ISBN 13: 9780139134760
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

This text introduces students to 22 different theories of development, comparing and contrasting them. A biographical introduction to each theorist is included, along with case studies and examples. The theorists covered range over both the developmental and the environmental traditions. For example, from the former, in the tradition of Rousseau, those covered include Gesell, Piaget and Montessori and from the latter, in the environmentalist/learning tradition, those covered include Mary Ainsworth, Bandura, Erikson and Chomsky.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This highly readable book introduces readers to twenty-two thories of development.