Crain, William

William Crain, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist, author, and social activist. A professor of psychology at the City College of New York, he is the author of a major textbook in the field. His 1997 article in "Montessori Life" magazine, How Nature Helps Children Develop, was a finalist for the 1998 EdPress Award for excellence in educational journalism. He lives in New York City.