Developmental Psychology in Historical Perspective
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Developmental Psychology
| Author: | Dennis Thompson, John D. Hogan, Philip M. Clark | ISBN: | 9781444355253 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | December 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dennis Thompson, John D. Hogan, Philip M. Clark |
| ISBN: | 9781444355253 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | December 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of developmental psychology, from the pre-scientific era to the present day.
- Covers the first research published in Germany, America, and France during the late 19th century
- Examines the work and influence of key international scholars in the area
- Incorporates the contributions of psychologists from diverse backgrounds
- Pays attention to the historical research on development in adulthood and old age
- Highlights the relationship between the growth of developmental psychology and renewed interest in child-rearing practices
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of developmental psychology, from the pre-scientific era to the present day.
- Covers the first research published in Germany, America, and France during the late 19th century
- Examines the work and influence of key international scholars in the area
- Incorporates the contributions of psychologists from diverse backgrounds
- Pays attention to the historical research on development in adulthood and old age
- Highlights the relationship between the growth of developmental psychology and renewed interest in child-rearing practices
