The Psychology Of The Child / Edition 1

by Jean Piaget, Barbel Inhelder

Overview

The definitive account of renowned psychologist Jean Piaget’s work on children’s cognitive development.

Jean Piaget’s influence on child psychology is unmatched. His pathbreaking investigations and theories of cognitive development sent psychological research in new directions, and his influence has an ever-growing impact on the culture at large.

In The Psychology of the Child, Jean Piaget and his long-time collaborator Bärbel Inhelder offer a definitive presentation of Piaget’s research and theories of how cognitive processes develop. Through intensive interviews and observations, Piaget realized that cognition develops over time, in response to one’s environment, and with exposure to new information. Through his exemplary descriptions of a child’s cognitive development from infancy to adolescence, this classic book gives readers a broad and nuanced understanding of how intelligence unfolds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780465095001
Publisher:	Basic Books
Publication date:	10/18/1972
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	270,666
Product dimensions:	4.95(w) x 7.95(h) x 1.05(d)
Lexile:	1570L (what's this?)

About the Author

Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was one of the major figures of twentieth-century psychology and a pioneer in the study of child development.

Bärbel Inhelder (1913-1977) was a Swiss developmental psychologist well-known for her collaboration with Jean Piaget.

What People are Saying About This

Sidney Werkman

"Because Piaget asked new questions--cognitive-organismic questions--the whole train of developmental research has been turned in a new direction. A rare treat is in store for the reader."

Editorial Reviews

"A careful reading of The Psychology of the Child" reveals the fruitful intuition of one of the twentieth century's most imaginative scholars."—Jerome Kagan, Harvard University

"An outstanding introduction to Piaget's work."—Publishers Weekly

"Because Piaget asked new questions—cognitive-organismic questions—the whole train of developmental research has been turned in a new direction. A rare treat is in store for the reader."—American Journal of Psychiatry

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