Maternal Deprivation Reassessed
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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In one of the most rigorously argued works in developmental psychology, Michael Rutter confronts the foundational claims of John Bowlby's attachment theory, dismantling long-held assumptions about the singular, irreplaceable role of the mother in child development. Maternal Deprivation Reassessed presents a meticulous re-examination of the empirical evidence behind the concept of maternal deprivation, arguing that the emotional and cognitive consequences of early childhood separation are far more complex and multifaceted than Bowlby's original 1951 thesis suggested. Rutter draws on decades of research to illustrate that factors such as the quality of substitute care, the child's individual temperament, and the broader social environment each play a critical role in shaping developmental outcomes, challenging readers to abandon simplistic cause-and-effect thinking in favour of a more nuanced, evidence-based framework. A landmark text in the canon of child psychology, this work chronicles a pivotal shift in how the scientific community understands early human development, caregiving, and resilience. Rutter's prose is precise and authoritative, balancing academic rigour with an accessibility that has made this volume essential reading for students, clinicians, and policy-makers alike. His conclusions carry profound implications not just for family psychology, but for the design of social welfare systems and childcare institutions — leaving the reader to reckon with a deceptively simple question: what do children truly need to thrive?
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 one of the most rigorously argued works in developmental psychology, Michael Rutter confronts the foundational claims of John Bowlby's attachment theory, dismantling long-held assumptions about the singular, irreplaceable role of the mother in child development. Maternal Deprivation Reassessed presents a meticulous re-examination of the empirical evidence behind the concept of maternal deprivation, arguing that the emotional and cognitive consequences of early childhood separation are far more complex and multifaceted than Bowlby's original 1951 thesis suggested. Rutter draws on decades of research to illustrate that factors such as the quality of substitute care, the child's individual temperament, and the broader social environment each play a critical role in shaping developmental outcomes, challenging readers to abandon simplistic cause-and-effect thinking in favour of a more nuanced, evidence-based framework. A landmark text in the canon of child psychology, this work chronicles a pivotal shift in how the scientific community understands early human development, caregiving, and resilience. Rutter's prose is precise and authoritative, balancing academic rigour with an accessibility that has made this volume essential reading for students, clinicians, and policy-makers alike. His conclusions carry profound implications not just for family psychology, but for the design of social welfare systems and childcare institutions — leaving the reader to reckon with a deceptively simple question: what do children truly need to thrive?