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Theories of Developmental Psychology | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia H. Miller
Publisher: Worth Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 7017
Media: Paperback
Edition: Fourth Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 491
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 071672846X
Dewey Decimal Number: 155
EAN: 9780716728467
ASIN: 071672846X
Publication Date: April 10, 2001
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Theories of Developmental Psychology is the ideal book for anyone interested in a lucid, engaging, and balanced overview of child development. Miller offers the most current 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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 If I was going to own one book on Developmental Psychology, this would be it! October 23, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Great book, super slow shipping February 21, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have no complaints about the book, it is in mint condition. The shipping (which seems to be the theme of Amazon) was way too slow.
 I haven't got it yet February 20, 2006
0 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have put this order for alomst a month, and I haven't received this book yet.
A very complete review of major developmental theories November 29, 1999
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
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
A terrific overview of major and emerging theories September 30, 1998
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
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.
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