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
