Theory and Problems of Child Development

This unusual book represents an attempt at integration in the general field of the psychological development of the child. As the author puts it, "An attempt has been made to organize and interpret the empirical findings in this field in relation to a general treatise on the nature of human development." This is an area in which many papers, books, and theories have been published. The author's selected bibliography includes works by over 1,000 writers. The book is designed to be an advanced textbook for graduate students in psychology and education. It is also intended to serve as a reference for pediatricians, adult and child psychiatrists, and others who deal with children. Its four parts include theoretical foundations of child development, beginnings of development, personality development, and special aspects of development. While the text is long, it is readable, cogently presented, and well organized. Some readers who may be closely