Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents iii
3. List of figures and tables ix
4. Notes on contributors x
5. Acknowledgements xiii
6. Introduction 1
7. PART I: Introducing the theory
8. Introduction 9
9. 1. Traditional approaches to human growth and development 11
10. 2. Psychoanalytic approaches 31
11. 3. Cognitive theories and cognitive development 51
12. 4. Social construction and emotional development 67
13. 5. Critical perspectives 85
14. 6. Moral, spiritual and existential development 105
15. PART II: Specific developmental issues
16. Introduction 131
17. 7. An introduction to the principles of attachment theory 133
18. 8. Young people’s transition to adulthood 153
19. 9. Developmental and life course criminology 171
20. 10. Loss and bereavement in childhood 191
21. 11. Culture and coming of age: the example of Muslims in Britain 207
22. PART III: Professional practice
23. Introduction 225
24. 12. Impacts of child maltreatment: critical considerations 227
25. 13. Substitute care: moving into a new family 249
26. 14. Working with disabled children and young people 271
27. 15. Mental health and children 289
28. 16. Working with unaccompanied migrant children and young people 309 seeking asylum 309
29. Index 335