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The Art of Childhood and Adolescence : The Construction of Meaning
ISBN: 9780750707664 / Angielski / Twarda / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The text is composed of research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding, as well as suggesting paths of inquiry. The book draws upon detailed longitudinal studies, conducted over 24 years (20 in London and 4 in Singapore). Line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate important concepts, and the text sheds light on late 1990 on current debates, such as the opposition of culturally specific and universal development in children the world...
The text is composed of research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an contribution to the ...
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926,78 zł |
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Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness: The Discovery of the Preconscious Mind
ISBN: 9780761827658 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thomas McNamara, in Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness, presents the first comprehensive theory of human perception and consciousness based on the generally accepted principles of evolutionary psychology. After explaining how we have all been programmed to preconsciously create meaning out of experience, McNamara shows how we can create a new and more successful way of thinking and feeling, resulting in a happier, more productive, stress free life.
Thomas McNamara, in Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness, presents the first comprehensive theory of human perception and consciousness based on the ...
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382,48 zł |
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Recent Theories of Human Development
ISBN: 9780761922476 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The past 20 years have seen the decline of the traditional 'grand' theories that attempt to cover universal human development, in favour of 'micro-theories' focusing on individual differences. Recent Theories of Human Development provides in-depth supplemental reading on these recent and emerging theories.
The past 20 years have seen the decline of the traditional 'grand' theories that attempt to cover universal human development, in favour of 'micro-the...
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556,07 zł |
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Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs
ISBN: 9780761922780 / Angielski / Twarda / 2296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement. It summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society. The first resource to organize and integrate both the prevention and promotion approaches to programs and policies, the... The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from ... |
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3121,78 zł |
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An Introduction to Theories of Human Development
ISBN: 9780761926399 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An Introduction to Theories of Human Development is a brief, accessible core text providing a comprehensive view of the major developmental perspectives in a way that should appeal especially to students going on to applied careers in the social and behavioral sciences, education, and the human services and other helping professions.
An Introduction to Theories of Human Development is a brief, accessible core text providing a comprehensive view of the major developmental perspectiv...
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770,69 zł |
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Making Human Beings Human: Bioecological Perspectives on Human Development
ISBN: 9780761927112 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Shows the historical development of the bioecological model and the ecology of human development. This book presents cultural and historical comparisons. It explores the concepts of the bioecological model and the ecology of human development which represent a contribution to the field of developmental psychology.
Shows the historical development of the bioecological model and the ecology of human development. This book presents cultural and historical compariso...
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770,69 zł |
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Making Human Beings Human: Bioecological Perspectives on Human Development
ISBN: 9780761927129 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a book that every developmental psychologist, educator, and public policy person involved with families and education will want Making Human Beings Human represents the culminating work and statement by a towering figure in the field of human development, a statement that will help to shape the future of that field. In particular, it shows the historical development of the bioecological model and the ecology of human development. Featuring contributions and commentary by distinguished scholars, Making Human Beings Human is rich in cultural and historical comparisons. The concepts of...
This is a book that every developmental psychologist, educator, and public policy person involved with families and education will want Making Human B...
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556,07 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science
ISBN: 9780761928201 / Angielski / Twarda / 1298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the author...
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2780,34 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development
ISBN: 9780761928836 / Angielski / Twarda / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development is the first reference work to focus on the developmental process of religion and spirituality across the human life span. Spiritual development is an important part of human development that has links to identity development, moral development, and civic engagement. This innovative Encyclopedia offers insight into the characteristics of people and their contexts that interact to influence religious and spiritual development over time. Editors Elizabeth M. Dowling and W. George Scarlett provide readers with glimpses into the religious...
The Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development is the first reference work to focus on the developmental process of religion and spirituality...
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878,00 zł |
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Key Concepts in Developmental Psychology
ISBN: 9780761943457 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book not only defines but also describes and discusses each of the concepts selected in relation to its theoretical, historical, and empirical background, with the aim of informing the reader about its place in the discipline, its origins, the purpose for which it was intended, and the extent to which it has been found useful. Arranged thematically in sections corresponding to chapter headings usually found in textbooks, this book could act as either a primary or secondary source for students wanting an accessible book to enrich their learning experience.
This book not only defines but also describes and discusses each of the concepts selected in relation to its theoretical, historical, and empirical ba...
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682,89 zł |
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Handbook of Developmental Psychology
ISBN: 9780761962311 / Angielski / Twarda / 682 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an impressive work... and will provide the advanced reader with a rich source of theory and evidence. There is a huge amount to be got from the book and I suspect it will become a key work' - J Gavin Bremner, Department of Psychology, Lancaster University
The Handbook of Developmental Psychology is a comprehensive, authoritative yet frontier-pushing overview of the study of human development presented in a single-volume format. It is ideal for experienced individuals wishing for an up-to-date survey of the central themes prevalent to developmental... This is an impressive work... and will provide the advanced reader with a rich source of theory and evidence. There is a huge amount to be got from th...
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756,05 zł |
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Love and Attachment: Contemporary Issues and Treatment Considerations
ISBN: 9780765701855 / Angielski / Twarda / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book focuses on the most basic of human interactions - love and attachment in all of their permutations and the barriers that exist to achieving closeness. The specific topics addressed include gender, class, race, and ethnicity. Collectively, the authors present a comprehensive understanding of love in all of its current configurations: internal and interpersonal problems in adult life, dysfunctional attachments, and intimacy in the treatment relationship. It will help therapists hone their clinical skills to promote their clients' growth, love, and attachment.
This book focuses on the most basic of human interactions - love and attachment in all of their permutations and the barriers that exist to achieving ...
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552,01 zł |
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Cultural Practices as Contexts for Development: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 67
ISBN: 9780787999155 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How can the concepts of culture and context be incorporated into acounts of development and research on development? This volume of New Directions for Child Development introduces approaches based on the notion of cultural practices; these are viewed as meaningful actions that occur routinely in everyday life, are widely shard by members of the group, and carry normative expectations about the way things should be done. To illustrate use of the concept, four of the chapters describe specific research studies, drawn from anthropology, psychology, and sociology. these are framed by a...
How can the concepts of culture and context be incorporated into acounts of development and research on development? This volume of New Directions ...
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112,91 zł |
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Psychology and the Question of Agency
ISBN: 9780791457269 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Disciplinary psychology has failed to achieve a coherent conception of human agency. Instead, it oscillates between two differing conceptions of agency that are equally untenable: a scientistic, reductive approach to choice and action, and an instrumental approach that celebrates a romantic notion of free will. This book examines theoretical, philosophical psychology and argues for a historically and socioculturally situated human capacity for choosing and acting in ways not entirely determined by culture and/or biology. The authors present a detailed developmental theory of how agentic...
Disciplinary psychology has failed to achieve a coherent conception of human agency. Instead, it oscillates between two differing conceptions of agenc...
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128,36 zł |
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Developmental Tasks: Towards a Cultural Analysis of Human Development
ISBN: 9780792329053 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Behavioral and cognitive development is considered here as an ordered change in an individual throughout his or her lifespan, and not as sets of individual differences between persons, nor as stage-like progressions. The concept of developmental task is introduced, stressing contexts within which individuals meet, eliciting transitions in their behavior and, by implication, in the self. The developmental task concept is compatible with the activity theory of Gal'perin, especially the concept of meaningful learning. The authors show how their concept may be applied to...
Behavioral and cognitive development is considered here as an ordered change in an individual throughout his or her lifespan, and not as sets...
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403,47 zł |
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Journeys from Childhood to Midlife: A Guide to International Stories in Classical Literature
ISBN: 9780801487385 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a companion volume to their highly acclaimed book Overcoming the Odds, Emmy E. Werner and Ruth S. Smith continue their longitudinal study of approximately five hundred men and women who were born in 1955 on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. A third of...
In a companion volume to their highly acclaimed book Overcoming the Odds, Emmy E. Werner and Ruth S. Smith continue their longitudinal study of approx...
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97,50 zł |
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Memory Development: Universal Changes and Individual Differences
ISBN: 9780805801484 / Angielski / Twarda / 430 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume, a collection of papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the Max Planck Society, presents an overview of past research on memory development, possible applications of this research, and new ideas for future areas of study. The role of cognitive components in the development of memory performance and the social and motivational contexts of memory development are described. Includes various theoretical approaches explaining memory development across the life span.
Memory Development: Universal Changes and Individual Differences is of interest to researchers,... This volume, a collection of papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the Max Planck Society, presents an overview of past research on memory d...
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438,95 zł |
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Coping With Uncertainty : Behavioral and Developmental Perspectives
ISBN: 9780805801576 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first volume in this new series from The Center for the Study of Child and Adolescent Development at The Pennsylvania State University focuses on the relationship between the biological stress circuits and the behavioral concomitants to stress in animals and humans. The participants at this conference, a tribute to Dean Evan G. Pattishall, Jr., discuss the developmental implications of their work in relation to the periods of infancy, childhood, and adolescence. For professionals, clinicians, and researchers in clinical, developmental, experimental, and health psychology, behavioral...
The first volume in this new series from The Center for the Study of Child and Adolescent Development at The Pennsylvania State University focuses on ...
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707,28 zł |
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Children's Strategies: Contemporary Views of Cognitive Development
ISBN: 9780805803150 / Angielski / Twarda / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the issues central to both classic and contemporary theories of cognitive development is children's goal-directed behavior, which is typically investigated in terms of strategies. This book brings together in one volume the latest research and theory regarding the development of children's strategies for a variety of cognitive tasks.
Opening with a history of strategy development research and concluding with a chapter that integrates the diversity of ideas expressed by the contributors, Children's Strategies offers intervening chapters that examine strategy development for... One of the issues central to both classic and contemporary theories of cognitive development is children's goal-directed behavior, which is typically ...
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438,95 zł |
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Systems and Development : The Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology, Volume 22
ISBN: 9780805804096 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume covers the 22nd Annual Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology. The theme of the conference was the use of a systematic approach to the study of development. An analysis of systems theory, its applications to the study of development, its benefits, and its drawbacks are considered. The contributors, among the leaders in this field, discuss the application of systems concepts to the analysis of core issues in areas as diverse as motor and social development.
This volume covers the 22nd Annual Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology. The theme of the conference was the use of a systematic approach to the stu...
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180,43 zł |