| Human Development: An Introduction to the Psychodynamics of Growth, Maturity and Ageing Contributor(s): Rayner, Eric (Author), Joyce, Angela (Author), Rose, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 158391112X ISBN-13: 9781583911129 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: This new edition of "Human Development" has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent developments in the field. New material is introduced on the development of a sense of self, the social self and moral development. Beginning with a discussion of birth and childhood, the reader is lead through each of the crucial stages in human development, through adolescence, parenthood, mid-life and old age to dying, grief and mourning. A range of theoretical perspectives are represented, including psychoanalysis and developmental psychology. Throughout, the authors manage to combine scientific objectivity with a sensitive and sympathetic approach to the subject. This comprehensive introduction will prove invaluable to students of the helping professions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 155 |
| LCCN: 2005004179 |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 5.34" W x 8.33" (0.96 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A new edition of a classic text This new edition of Human Development has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent developments in the field. New material is introduced on the development of a sense of self, the social self and moral development. Beginning with a discussion of birth and childhood, the reader is lead through each of the crucial stages in human development. The authors reveal the intricate interplay between physical, emotional and psychological factors that contribute to the individual patterns of development that make each of us unique. All of the major milestones of life are covered, including adolescence, work, parenthood and old age. Employing psychoanalytic theories of development, this book reveals the richness that these ideas bring to well-known everyday phenomena. This highly accessible and jargon-free introduction to human development combines scientific objectivity with a sensitive and sympathetic approach to the subject. It will prove invaluable to anyone involved in the helping professions. |