Comparing Theories of Child Development

by R. Murray Thomas

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.

576 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Brittnee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very concise collection of theory, which can be easily understood without a education or psychology background.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

class text, good info but not enthralling

[Ong Tho]

good

[ابو حاتم · Rating 5 out of 5]

good