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Title: Theories of Developmental Psychology by Patricia H. Miller ISBN: 071672846X Publisher: Worth Publishing Pub. Date: April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $53.70 |
Average Customer Rating: 5
Rating: 5
Summary: A very complete review of major developmental theories
Comment: I just finish reading this book for my graduate course in developmental theories. I found this book covers all major developmental theories. The discriptions on each theory are very complete with the inclusion of the theory's strengths and weaknesses. Through the descussion of each theory, the author also occasionally inserts a comparison of the present theory with Piaget's or Freud's stage theories. This really helps me more thoroughly understand various theoretical concepts. The language level of this book is moderate; it should not be too difficult for most students. The only problem I have is that there is a little less clear in language when the author tried to describe some highly complicated concepts such as the Gibson's theory in Chapter 7. I think this problem can be overcome by having a good editor when preparing the next revised edition. Generally speaking, I should clap with applause for having read this book for my course. Thank you! Dr. Miller
Rating: 5
Summary: A terrific overview of major and emerging theories
Comment: This book covers major and emerging theories of lifespan developmental psychology in a clear, focused and critical manner. I use it in the undergraduate developmental psychology courses I teach as a main textbook, and I use it as a recommended supplement to the graduate developmental courses I teach.
While explaining each theory and how it applies to human development, Miller avoids jargon. When she evaluates each theory, Miller isn't afraid to shoot critical arrows at several sacred theories and theorists in psychology when it is appropriate; when she does so, she always backs up her arguments with data from other research and theorists, and always presents the strengths of each model. Unlike many texts, Miller's book includes solid coverage of several theories that are less well-known or that are emerging within the field.
Overall, this is a splendid introduction to developmental psychology.
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Title: Treating Troubled Children and Their Families by Ellen F. Wachtel ISBN: 0898620074 Publisher: Guilford Press Pub. Date: 20 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $38.00 |
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Title: Human Development in Multicultural Contexts : A Book of Readings by Michele A. Paludi ISBN: 0130195235 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $38.60 |
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Title: Childhood and Society by Erik Homburger Erikson ISBN: 039331068X Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: August, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Developmental Psychology: An Advanced Textbook by Marc H. Bornstein, Michael E. Lamb, Herbert Pierson ISBN: 0805830723 Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications (4th Edition) by William C. Crain ISBN: 0139554025 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 18 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $52.00 |
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