Description: Attachment theory is among the most popular theories of human socioemotional development, with a global research community and widespread interest. This book re-examines the work of key laboratories that have contributed to the study of attachment, along with the inviduals who have contributed to its intellectual development.
Review Quotes: "Recommended. All readers." -- S. M. Valente, University of California, CHOICE
"Adopting a historical perspective, Duschinsky traces the origins of attachment theory and its evolution, noting especially how common terms have been differently understood across research groups. A useful stock-taking effort." --Choice"Lively, elegant, thorough, and readily accessible. A finer introduction to the field of attachment will not be written." -- Mary Main, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA"A remarkable work. Each section is a gem of concision, stimulus and information, combining academic rigour with wit, common sense, and literary flair. An essential text, it will be unsurpassed-except perhaps by Duschinsky himself-for the foreseeable future." -- Jeremy Holmes, Visiting Professor, University of Exeter, UK"At last! A comprehensive presentation of the central areas in the evolution of the field of attachment theory and research. Scholarly, insightful, and constructively critical as well. A must-read for anyone interested in attachment."-- Erik Hesse, Director of the Social Development Project, University of California, Berkeley, USA
"A masterpiece. It contains priceless material not found anywhere else, together with thorough discussion of debates and issues in the field, past and present. No stone is left unturned. This will be the definitive work." -- Alan Sroufe, Professor Emeritus of Child Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA"Finally, attachment study has the history it deserves. This volume flows from Dr. Duschinsky's mastery of the vast literature on attachment. He highlights much that has been overlooked and preserves much that might otherwise have been lost. Students and scholars alike will find this their very best entrèe to the field." -- Everett Waters, Professor of Social and Developmental Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook University, NY, USA"Duschinsky critically and comparatively traces developments in attachment theory and research, based on a meticulous reading of published and unpublished work of first and second generation researchers. He brings thoughtful retrospective reflection, combines scholarly detail with lively clarity, and deliberates on likely future directions." -- Danya Glaser, Honorary Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and Visiting Professor, UCL, London, UK