Theories of Developmental Psychology

by PatriciaH.Miller (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $19.78

  This title is for anyone interested in a lucid and balanced overview of child development. Miller offers a current and comprehensive presentation of the main theories of developmental psychology available. It includes an evaluation of each theory's strengths and weaknesses, as well as excerpts from the theorists' work.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $6.57

  This third edition of the book offers a current and comprehensive presentation of the main theories of developmental psychology. The text places the major theories of development in historical and contemporary context, giving readers breadth as well as depth of understanding. New to the third edition: an exciting new chapter that integrates Vygotsky's theory, contextualism, ecological psychology, and cultural psychology; new material on Piaget in the last few years before his death; new views of strategies, capacity, and microgenetic changes; new discussion of issues of domain specificity in information-processing, biological, and Piagetian theories; extensive updating throughout.