The chapters suggest that change and development in target systems from cells to selves, may not be explainable, assessable, or promotable without careful reference to the context (social and otherwise) of the system, and that the process of change and development may involve variability of the system in addition to periods of stability. Together the chapters harken back to the spirit of the grand theory.
Instead of proposing a grand theory, they provide an excellent foundation for considering the importance of an individual's (or particular group's) context and variability, and discussions to facilitate thinking about what'still needs to be worked out.
The chapters suggest that change and development in target systems from cells to selves, may not be explainable, assessable, or promotable without careful reference to the context (social and otherwise) of the system, and that the process of change and development may involve variability of the system in addition to periods of stability. Together the chapters harken back to the spirit of the grand theory.
Instead of proposing a grand theory, they provide an excellent foundation for considering the importance of an individual's (or particular group's) context and variability, and discussions to facilitate thinking about what'still needs to be worked out.
Change and Development: Issues of Theory, Method, and Application
352Change and Development: Issues of Theory, Method, and Application
352Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781138970113 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 08/26/2016 |
Series: | Jean Piaget Symposia Series |
Pages: | 352 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |