Description: Breaking away from the traditional models that "teach to the test," this dynamic and engaging textbook pays close attention to the historical context of ideas represented in psychosocial development theories and the interconnections of ideas across theories and social science disciplines.
Brief description: Timothy Page, M.S.W., Ph.D., is professor emeritus at Louisiana State University School of Social Work, where he taught for 17 years and served 14 years as Ph.D. program director. Prior to his academic career, he practiced clinical social work with children, adolescents, and families, with particular interest in children's play therapy. The courses he taught, in the M.S.W. program, were primarily in the areas of human behavior and development and social work direct practice, and, in the Ph.D. Program, research methods. He has also mentored numerous student masters theses and doctoral dissertations. His research interests concern children's mental health and development, with a focus on attachment experience. Much of his research, in collaboration with numerous colleagues and former students, has involved the use of narrative story stem methods to assess children's emotional wellbeing and relational perceptions in the context of attachment security. He has published his work in 3 dozen journal articles and book chapters and presented in numerous national and international conference venues.
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"Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development focuses more specifically on psychosocial development than Green and Piel's 2010 Theories of Human Development, but is equally expansive in the information it provides. This work makes a significant contribution to the field and will prove useful for graduate and advanced undergraduates in multiple human development disciplines. With a concise presentation and analysis of theory, this book provokes thoughtful, critical thinking about our psychosocial processes." --Arlene R. Lundquist, Utica University
"Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development is an interesting examination of 20th century psychosocial theories of development that discusses the emergence of the theories, as well as their evolution. It provides a great snapshot of how social and historical contexts shape each theory over time. I am very enthusiastic about including historical context in discussions of theories on human behavior in the social environment. I really do think that is lacking in many textbooks I've seen and used. This approach will encourage more critical thinking about the application of these theories to the work we do in social sciences." --Marti L. Reese, Lewis-Clark State College "Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development is a dive into specific theories in human behavior in the social environment that have a unique presentation: a mix of quotes, historical information, and connection to current day. It provides insight into the historical foundation of theories and connects to current work." --Rachel M. Young, Mount Vernon Nazarene University "This book is a good introductory text of theoretical work in the interdisciplinary field of human development. The integration of theories is the most unique and important aspect of the book." --Heidi Kloos, University of Cincinnati "A worthy contribution." --Choice