The Nature of the Child

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The world-famous Harvard psychologist challenges many of psychology’s most deeply held assumptions about human development—arguing, for example, that early experience does not inexorably shape our lives and that the influence of the family is more subtle than has been supposed.

Challenges many of psychology's most deeply held assumptions about human development.

What People Are Saying

Daniel Goleman

"With an exceptional breadth of vision, Kagan elegantly blends intellectual history, anthropology, and philosophy with his consideration of psychological issues."

Anthony Storr

"Well-written, fascinating."

Carol Gilligan

"An exquisite book."

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780465048526
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 5/28/1994
Edition description: Anniversar
Edition number: 1
Pages: 307
Sales rank: 555,607
Lexile: 1430L (what's this?)
Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.04 (h) x 0.85 (d)

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