Attachment (v. 1) (International Psycho-Analysis Library) - Hardcover

Bowlby, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0701203005 ISBN 13: 9780701203009

Publisher: Chatto & Windus, 1969

Synopsis

This first volume of John Bowlby's Attachment and Loss series examines the nature of the child's ties to the mother. Beginning with a discussion of instinctive behaviour, its causation, functioning, and ontogeny, Bowlby proceeds to a theoretical formulation of attachment behaviour,how it develops, how it is maintained, what functions it fulfills.In the fifteen years since Attachment was first published, there have been major developments in both theoretical discussion and empirical research on attachment. The second edition, with two wholly new chapters and substantial revisions, incorporates these developments and assesses their importance to attachment theory.

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Review:

"The publication of Attachment and Loss will prove a turning-point in the history of psychoanalysis and psychology generally" (Times Literary Supplement)

"It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of Dr Bowlby's work... In practical terms, his ideas have modified and will continue to influence the rearing of children and the treatment of those who are disturbed. In theoretical terms, his contributions have given psychoanalysis a shot in the arm and a biological perspective that was sadly lacking" (Anthony Storr Sunday Times)

From the Publisher:

`It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of Dr Bowlby's work' - Anthony Storr in the SUNDAY TIMES

About this edition

• Publisher: Chatto & Windus
• Publication date: 1969
• ISBN 10: 0701203005
• ISBN 13: 9780701203009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448