Development Through Life: A Handbook for Clinicians

ISBN 10: 0632036931 / ISBN 13: 9780632036936

Published by Blackwell Science Inc, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development Through Life: A Handbook for Clinicians
• Publisher: Blackwell Science Inc
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632036931
• ISBN 13: 9780632036936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The aim of this book is to present those facts, concepts and research issues about social, cognitive and emotional development throughout the life span, which are of particular relevance to clinicians. The authors emphasize the different sorts of challenges and transitions, gains and losses throughout life and consider how individual development is influenced by the social context. The book integrates the various perspectives from neurobiology, sociology and psychology. It is designed to provide an account of the principles and research findings on development that are relevant for the work of clinicians dealing with both children and adults. The approach is interdisciplinary and the book should be suitable for child and adult psychiatrists, clinical and educational psychologists, social workers, family therapists and paediatricians.

From the Back Cover

Development is probably the most important factor in determining the personality and mental state of a human being. Understanding the processes of development from a psychological point of view is not only of interest in itself, but is central to understanding the many psychiatric disturbances and illnesses which plague mankind. The aim of this book is to present facts, concepts and research issues about social, cognitive and emotional development throughout the life span which are of particular relevance to clinicians. The authors emphasize the different sorts of challenges and transitions, gains and losses throughout life and consider how individual development is influenced by the social context.