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 ...
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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. Benefits: NEW! New Chapter15, dedicated to Carol Gilligan's compassionate-care model, has replaced the previous edition's description of an integrated moral-development theory. Thomas' easy-to-understand writing includes personal comments that reflect his extensive knowledge of the subjects at hand. Known for extraordinary coverage of Piaget and Vygotzky. Examples of the practical application of each theory appear throughout the book. The author suggests productive ways to compare theories and describes key aspects of a variety of representative theories. Rather than simply discussing each theory in isolation, he compares several theories in detail and makes connections among them. Criteria for judging the value of a theory are introduced in Chapter 1 and subsequently are used for assessing each major theory in the following chapters. NEW! Chapter-ending 'Connecting Theory to Daily Life" features include informal case studies accompanied by thought-provoking questions. NEW! At the end of each chapter, students will find lists of web sites that furnish informative complements to the chapters' contents, such as biographies and photographs of theorists, expanded versions of theories, and discussions of controversies associated with various theor
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Review prior to purchase said book had a few marks in it...it was loaded with marks and highlights. The book binding is also broken. True, I should have purchased a different book, wished the remarks prior to purchase were more accurate.
