Theories of attachment : an introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus

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Theories of attachment : an introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus / Carol Garhart Mooney.

Summary:

This volume presents an introduction to the theories of attachment as well as the background and research of the prominent minds behind them. Attachment theory describes the dynamics of long-term relationships between humans, explaining how much the parents' relationship with the child influences development. This book explains the core elements of each theorist's work and the ways these elements impact and support interactions with babies, including the topics of bonding, feeding practices, separation anxiety, and stranger anxiety.

Record details

ISBN: 9781933653389 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1933653388 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: x, 150 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-145) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction. Defining attachment -- Historic perspectives -- Contemporary perspectives -- [pt. 1:] Major theorists, their lives and work. [1.] John Bowlby -- [2.] Mary Ainsworth -- [3.] Magda Gerber -- [4.] John Kennell and Marshall Klaus -- [5.] T. Berry Brazelton -- [pt. 2:] Impact of attachment theory. [6.] The birthing process and starting in care. Changes in how we see babies -- Changes in the birth process -- [7.] Infant care practices. Feeding practices -- Sleeping practices -- Holding -- [8.] Infant crying. Attachment theory and infant crying -- [9.] Separation and stranger anxiety. Attachment theory and separation -- [10.] Competence and confidence. Attachment theory, confidence, and competence -- Attachment theory and public policy.