Culture and Human Development: The Selected Papers of John Whiting

by John Whiting

Book Overview

John Whiting is a leading figure in psychological anthropology and a pioneer in the development of systematic cross-cultural research. His work is interdisciplinary, drawing mainly on the fields of anthropology, psychoanalysis, and learning and behavior theory. This book includes some of his most influential articles on culture and human development, and a comprehensive autobiographical essay. Roy D'Andrade's introduction assesses the unique contributions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052102806X
• ISBN13: 9780521028066
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"