Attachment Across the Lifecourse: A Brief Introduction 2011th Edition

Attachment theory is a very large, complex, evolving area of research, extending from studies by Bowlby and Ainsworth in the 60's to ongoing research today. Although it has some very powerful therapeutic implications, it is not generally well integrated into psychiatric practice. A small number of practitioners coming from a psychodynamic perspective tend to view it as the explanation and means of treating all psychopathology, and it is generally omitted from much of mainstream practice, as well as not incorporated into the DSM manuals. I look forward to a volume that will cover topics such as neurobiological substrates of attachment, attachment in non-human species, the psychopharmacology of secure attachment, and a wider range of psychotherapeutic approaches, but this is not yet available. This is the best brief summary of this large and complex literature I have been able to find.

This book provided a great introduction to attachment theory. It showed the different ways that attachment theory applied through the lifespan. It looked at each of the four attachment types in infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, late childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood. It also discussed attachment in regards to people with disabilities. Overall, it was a great introduction to Bowlby and attachment theory. Well worth the read.

Informative overview for those interested in a basic understanding of attachment theory.

I purchased this book for my studies in Social Work. I was interested how attachment theory translated into adulthood. This book gives good explanations on attachment throughout each life stage. I found it so interesting learning about my own attachment style as well as those I know.Highly recommended

I ordered this book from my Kindle app on my phone. I treated myself to new Kindle yesterday for University and the book is not compatable?? How can it work on a free app on a phone yet I spend £80 on an actual Kindle and it wont work!! Very frustrated and feel like i have just wasted my money!!!

I bought this book as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist. I have found it much more accessible and easy to read than other textbook type books about attachment. It's a book I continue to keep close by to reference back to.

Very well written, easy to read, and easy to understand academic book. Will look for other topics written by this author. Brilliant, brilliant book. I wish all academic books were this accessible.Thank you Professor.

If you want to learn about Attachment styles this will be your bible! I love the way its written in clear simple language and its lovely quality! This got me through 45min presentation for my degree and I love this book - realised how interesting Attachment was!