The Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget is generally considered to be the founder of modern developmental psychology. This book, first published in 1988, provides a conceptual critique of six of Piaget's central, earlier works, including his account of the child's conception of the world, the development of morality, and the origins of intelligence in infancy. Sugarman's detailed, step-by-step analysis of some of Piaget's major arguments shows exactly where, and why, they fail. Through the same analysis she suggests the alternative lines of inquiry that might result in a clearer and more basic understanding of the child's mind and of the origins of adult thought.

This book, first published in 1988, provides a conceptual critique of six of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget's central, earlier works.
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"This is a carefully argued, thought-provoking analysis that raises critically important issues for anyone trying to characterize children's minds." Contemporary Psychology
"This is a carefully argued, thought-provoking analysis that raises critically important issues for anyone trying to characterize children's minds." Contemporary Psychology



Book Information
ISBN 9780521341646
Author Susan Sugarman
Format Hardback
Page Count 268
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 485g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 18mm