Theories of Development by William Crain

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Theories of Development by William Crain

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Summary

From Locke and Rousseau to Piaget and Bandura, scholars have advanced our understanding of psychological development. This book introduces the concepts of various theorists, focusing on the practical applications of their thought. It features discussions of: Piaget and his critics; Freud's mechanisms of defense; and more.

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Theories of Development by William Crain

For undergraduate/graduate courses in Child Development, Lifespan Development, and Theories of Development. The result of extensive scholarship and consultation with leading scholars, this text introduces students to twenty-four theorists and compares and contrasts their theories on how we develop as individuals. Emphasizing the theories that build upon the developmental tradition established by Rousseau, this text also covers theories in the environmental/learning tradition.

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William Crain is professor of psychology at the City College of New York and is the editor of the journal, Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice. He and his wife Ellen F. Crain, a pediatrician, have three grown children.

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ISBN 13 9780131849914
ISBN 10 0131849913
Title Theories of Development
Author William Crain
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published 2004-09-09
Number of pages 448
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