John Bowlby : from psychoanalysis to ethology: unravelling the roots of attachment theory

This accessible book draws on unique evidence from oral histories and little-known archive material to shed new light on the working relationships which led to John Bowlbys shift from psychoanalysis to ethology as a frame of reference and ultimately to the development of attachment theory. A unique explorationof the origins of Bowlbys ideas and the critical transformation in his thinking offers an alternative to standard accounts of the origin of attachment theory Explores the significance of Bowlbys influential working relationships withRobert Hinde, Harry Harlow, James Robertson and Mary Ainsworth Provides students, academics, and practitioners with clear insights into the development of attachment theory Accessible to general readers interested in psychology and psychoanalysis INDICE: About the Author. Foreword (Professor Jerome Kagan). Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Biographical Notes and Early Career. 2 Loneliness in Infancy: The WHO Report and Issues of Separation. 3 Working with James Robertson: The Importance of Observation. 4 Bowlbys Acquaintance with Ethology: The Work of Lorenz, Tinbergen, and Hinde. 5 From Theoretical Claims to Empirical Evidence: Harry Harlow and the Nature of Love. 6 Mary Ainsworth's Role in the Study of Attachment. Conclusions. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-68364-4
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés