Key human development theories that continue to guide research and practice are examined in this engaging text. Ten key theories are grouped into three families

"The book is well written and the theorists and their respective work are well-presented and clearly explained. . . . As a text dealing with the historical over

The authors have grouped the theories into three classical "families" which differ in their views relative to the prime motives underlying human nature. They sh

A classic in the field, this third edition will continue to be the book of choice for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in theories of human dev

Theories of Human Development is an introduction to the currently viable theories of human development: what they are, how they are developed, and how they are