Comparing Theories of Child Development (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Thomas, R. Murray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534607179 ISBN 13: 9780534607173

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2004

Synopsis

Explaining the nature of theories in the field of child development (including why theories are useful and why there are multiple theories), Thomas' highly respected book covers the widest range of theories of any text currently available. Using the following criteria: "Has the theory been popular?," "Has the theory been influential?," and "Is the theory representative of a class or family of theories?," Thomas identifies the goals and describes the findings of more than two dozen theorists and inspects a series of child development issues that bridge a variety of theories. Additionally, Thomas suggests a variety of ways to compare theories and existing explanations of how a child develops.

About this title

About the Author:

R. Murray Thomas taught for 32 years, before retiring in 1991. He is the author of over 300 publications and has published 48 books. His research interests include moral development, folk psychologists, and international education.

Review:

"The book provides a unique organization of theories and ideas related to child development that encourages learners to make cross connections and to think critically about issues in child development."

"[This is] an easily understood text on a complicated subject. The most current take on the theories is included as well as practical applications."

"Its strengths are its coverage of biological, behavioral, cognitive, ecological and psychoanalytic perspectives on development."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534607179
• ISBN 13: 9780534607173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 576