The Psychology of the Child by Jean Piaget

The definitive account of renowned psychologist Jean Piaget's work on children's cognitive development.

Jean Piaget's influence on child psychology is unmatched. His pathbreaking investigations and theories of cognitive development sent psychological research in new directions, and his influence has an ever-growing impact on the culture at large.

In The Psychology of the Child, Jean Piaget and his long-time collaborator Bärbel Inhelder offer a definitive presentation of Piaget's research and theories of how cognitive processes develop. Through intensive interviews and observations, Piaget realized that cognition develops over time, in response to one's environment, and with exposure to new information. Through his exemplary descriptions of a child's cognitive development from infancy to adolescence, this classic book gives readers a broad and nuanced understanding of how intelligence unfolds.

"A careful reading of The Psychology of the Child" reveals the fruitful intuition of one of the twentieth century's most imaginative scholars."-- Jerome Kagan, Harvard University

"An outstanding introduction to Piaget's work."-- Publishers Weekly

"Because Piaget asked new questions--cognitive-organismic questions--the whole train of developmental research has been turned in a new direction. A rare treat is in store for the reader."-- American Journal of Psychiatry

Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was one of the major figures of twentieth-century psychology and a pioneer in the study of child development.

Bärbel Inhelder (1913-1977) was a Swiss developmental psychologist well-known for her collaboration with Jean Piaget.

Basic Books

October 18, 1972 (2000)

1.05" H x 7.95" L x 4.95" W

172 pages

Paperback