- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (5 May 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415006406
- ISBN-13: 978-0415006408
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 204,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'One of the most influential forces in child psychiatry and psychology, Dr. Bowlby challenged basic tenets of psychoanalysis and pioneered methods of investigating the emotional life of children.' - The New York Times
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Dr John Bowlby, a truly international and outstanding writer, presents the fruits of current research in attachment theory and provides an up to date outline of its main features in this new collection of lectures.
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am studying for my diploma in psychodynamic counselling and have found this book refreshingly easy to read. Its content is useful both in terms of theoretical essay writing and in adding to understanding of clinical practice. It is a collection of talks that Bowlby gave and as such does not detail Bowlby's attachment thoery, but makes reference to it.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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John Bowlby is the father of attachment theory, and is most famous for his observational work with children in care during WWII. 'A Secure Base' is a great place to begin if you are interested in his work, as it is concise and a much shorter read than his 'Attachment Theory' in three volumes.
This book appeals for a change in attitude and understanding of basic human need for affection and rejects the unsolicited use of neglect - once disguised as an acceptable way of parenting. It calls into question the theories of 'controlled crying' and other punitive methods, which, to this day are still commonly practised throughout the western world. Through Bowlby's observations, we can begin to join the dots and build a picture of why today's news headlines portray such a bleak outlook on our future. The introduction to this book is so simply put but conveys an important message; parenthood has all but lost its value in the developed world and yet it is the most important and demanding job for the survival of our society. This book should be read by children at school as well as their parents, politicians and CEOs alike.
This book appeals for a change in attitude and understanding of basic human need for affection and rejects the unsolicited use of neglect - once disguised as an acceptable way of parenting. It calls into question the theories of 'controlled crying' and other punitive methods, which, to this day are still commonly practised throughout the western world. Through Bowlby's observations, we can begin to join the dots and build a picture of why today's news headlines portray such a bleak outlook on our future. The introduction to this book is so simply put but conveys an important message; parenthood has all but lost its value in the developed world and yet it is the most important and demanding job for the survival of our society. This book should be read by children at school as well as their parents, politicians and CEOs alike.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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A collection of lectures/essays which describes Bowlby's classic work in attachment theory. Most importantly provision of a 'secure base' for children so that they can go explore away and further from it and not be afraid of abandonment. If such a base is not provided, later life may become a struggle to find such a base with the fear of abandonment in the back of the mind. Weakening all initiative and preventing trust.
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great
bowlby the master of attached good read but a bit heavy and static at times..although it is a collection of his lectures
Published 4 months ago by DrSam
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Wonderful
Very clear and readable. As a counsellor attachment theory has had a great impact on the way I work with clients and I found this book really made it accessible for me.
Published 7 months ago by KAW
Fab
This book arrived in perfect condition and before its estimated delivery date. Really happy as didn't expect to have this before Christmas! Thank you.
Published 17 months ago by Sooz
A concise overview
If you are interested in attachment theory this would be a good precursor to the attachment trilogy, which are quite heavy going, although worth the effort.
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Julie Slumbers
Bowlby
v useful for info on attachment - used it for essay lots of info re brain deve etc
Published on 6 May 2009 by Mrs. S. Hamilton
Bowlby is my hero
Bowlby is "the man" when it comes to attachment theory. He is an easy read, talks sense and brings the idea of attachment theory alive. Read more
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