This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of developmental psychology, from the pre-scientific era to the present day.
* Covers the first research published in Germany, America, and France during the late 19th century
* Examines the work and influence of key international scholars in the area
* Incorporates the contributions of psychologists from diverse backgrounds
* Pays attention to the historical research on development in adulthood and old age
* Highlights the relationship between the growth of developmental psychology and renewed interest in child-rearing practices