Deconstructing Developmental Psychology

Deconstructing Developmental Psychology critically examines the theories, methods and political preoccupations that underpin developmental psychology. Erica Burman argues that the selection of "the child" as the unit of development removes the process of development from historical and socio-political conditions. Analyzing the context of the work of Piaget, Bowlby, behaviorism and the child-centered approach, the book shows how developmental psychology pathologizes those individuals and groups which do not meet its idealized models and illustrates the gender and cultural assumptions built into much work on the subject.

Pages: 368

Edition: 02

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Incorporated

Copyright: 2007

Published: 09/07