Miller offers the most accessible and comprehensive presentation of the main theories of developmental psychology available today. The superb scholarship and thoughtful analyses includes an evaluation of each theory's strengths and weaknesses, as well as excerpts from the theorists' work.
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'...this textbook provides the latest research on the most Influential theories of developmental psychology...[It] offers an invaluable framework for understanding and evaluating the significance of important theories in the field' - International Journal of Psychology
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The book provides a parallel structure within the chapters that gives students a framework for comparing theoretical approaches. Each major theory is discussed in terms of general orientation, mechanisms of development, and its strengths and weaknesses.
Four central issues of development are addressed in each chapter: Human Nature, Qualitative vs. Quantitative Development, Nature vs. nurture, and What Develops.
Miller offers perspectives on children's behavior for those who interact with children in any capacity.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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A terrific overview of major and emerging theories,
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This review is from: Theories of Developmental Psychology (Paperback)
This book covers major and emerging theories of lifespan developmental psychology in a clear, focused and critical manner. I use it in the undergraduate developmental psychology courses I teach as a main textbook, and I use it as a recommended supplement to the graduate developmental courses I teach. While explaining each theory and how it applies to human development, Miller avoids jargon. When she evaluates each theory, Miller isn't afraid to shoot critical arrows at several sacred theories and theorists in psychology when it is appropriate; when she does so, she always backs up her arguments with data from other research and theorists, and always presents the strengths of each model. Unlike many texts, Miller's book includes solid coverage of several theories that are less well-known or that are emerging within the field. Overall, this is a splendid introduction to developmental psychology.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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A very complete review of major developmental theories,
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This review is from: Theories of Developmental Psychology (Paperback)
I just finish reading this book for my graduate course in developmental theories. I found this book covers all major developmental theories. The discriptions on each theory are very complete with the inclusion of the theory's strengths and weaknesses. Through the descussion of each theory, the author also occasionally inserts a comparison of the present theory with Piaget's or Freud's stage theories. This really helps me more thoroughly understand various theoretical concepts. The language level of this book is moderate; it should not be too difficult for most students. The only problem I have is that there is a little less clear in language when the author tried to describe some highly complicated concepts such as the Gibson's theory in Chapter 7. I think this problem can be overcome by having a good editor when preparing the next revised edition. Generally speaking, I should clap with applause for having read this book for my course. Thank you! Dr. Miller
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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If I was going to own one book on Developmental Psychology, this would be it!,
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This is a great, well-organized and concise treatment of developmental psychology. It covers all the important thinkers in clearly written language. It provides enough detail to understand all the theories, but it is very accessible to the average reader.
This is an excellent textbook, but it doesn't read like one. I think it was well thought out and I use it for reference all the time in my coaching practice. If I want to know the essence of a theory, this is where I go for a thorough review.
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