Maternal Deprivation Reassessed
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Pages: Good
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In a groundbreaking challenge to one of developmental psychology's most influential theories, Maternal Deprivation Reassessed dismantles the assumptions underpinning John Bowlby's landmark maternal deprivation hypothesis, presenting a rigorous, evidence-based critique that fundamentally reshaped our understanding of child development and early attachment. Michael Rutter meticulously examines the original research, separating correlation from causation and distinguishing between the varied forms of deprivation — from privation to bond disruption — that had previously been conflated under a single, oversimplified concept. Rutter's scholarly yet accessible prose argues with forensic precision that the consequences of early childhood separation are far more complex and nuanced than Bowlby's original framework suggested, illuminating the critical roles of genetics, social context, and the quality of alternative caregiving. This seminal work not only chronicles a pivotal moment in the history of psychological science but also carries profound implications for social policy, childcare practice, and the very definition of healthy human attachment — leaving the reader to question what we truly know about the bonds that shape us.
Author: Michael Rutter
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In a groundbreaking challenge to one of developmental psychology's most influential theories, Maternal Deprivation Reassessed dismantles the assumptions underpinning John Bowlby's landmark maternal deprivation hypothesis, presenting a rigorous, evidence-based critique that fundamentally reshaped our understanding of child development and early attachment. Michael Rutter meticulously examines the original research, separating correlation from causation and distinguishing between the varied forms of deprivation — from privation to bond disruption — that had previously been conflated under a single, oversimplified concept. Rutter's scholarly yet accessible prose argues with forensic precision that the consequences of early childhood separation are far more complex and nuanced than Bowlby's original framework suggested, illuminating the critical roles of genetics, social context, and the quality of alternative caregiving. This seminal work not only chronicles a pivotal moment in the history of psychological science but also carries profound implications for social policy, childcare practice, and the very definition of healthy human attachment — leaving the reader to question what we truly know about the bonds that shape us.