Richard M.Lerner
Concepts and Theories of Human Development
Concepts and Theories of Human Development
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Concepts and Theories of Human Development is a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the foundational theoretical contributions to understanding human development, focusing on advanced students and scholars familiar with the basic elements of major psychological theories. It discusses the assumptions involved in stage theories, the nature-nurture issue, continuity-discontinuity, and the role of philosophical ideas in understanding the links between theory and research. It particularly focuses on relational developmental systems (RDS) metatheory, exploring its roots in the 1930s, its development into the present day, and contrasting it with genetic reductionist models.
Format: Hardback
Length: 606 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Concepts and Theories of Human Development is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the foundational theoretical contributions to understanding human development and their impact on contemporary research and applications in developmental science. Since its initial publication in 1976, this esteemed text has served as a vital resource for students and professionals alike, becoming the go-to book for graduate students preparing for their comprehensive exam on human development. In this fourth edition, Richard M. Lerner, renowned for his expertise in the field, specifically targets advanced students and scholars who possess a solid foundation in the basic elements of major psychological theories.
The book delves into the assumptions underlying various topics such as stage theories, the nature-nurture debate, the issue of continuity-discontinuity, and the crucial role of philosophical ideas about theories, particularly metatheories, in understanding the connections between theory and research. It particularly emphasizes relational developmental systems (RDS) metatheory, tracing its origins in the 1930s, examining its evolution into the present day, and contrasting it with the fundamentally flawed genetic reductionist models that continue to be propagated by scientists, the media, and the general public.
Through its comprehensive analysis, the book discusses the implications of theory for research methods and applications aimed at promoting health, positive development, and social justice among diverse individuals throughout their lifespan. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of human development and its theoretical foundations.
Weight: 1490g
Dimension: 257 x 208 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848728318
Edition number: 4 New edition
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