Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications

Key differences between 6th and 5th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 5 years (2010 vs 2005).
• Crain's Theories of Development was originally published in 1980.
• Research and citations have been updated.
• Chapter 3 "Ethological Theories" has been expanded, reflecting the Crain's growing conviction that the study of animal behavior casts considerable light on human development. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the question, Is the young child's urge to play innate?
• Several chapters give greater attention to children's play.
• Chapter 10 "Vygotsky's Social-Historical Theory of Cognitive Development" includes a description of the popular, play-oriented Tools of the Mind education program.
• Chapter 14 "A Case Study in Psychoanalytic Treatment" includes new section "Biographical Intoduction".