This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of developmental psychology, from the pre-scientific era to the present day.

• Covers the first research published in Germany, America, and France during the late 19th century
• Examines the work and influence of key international scholars in the area
• Incorporates the contributions of psychologists from diverse backgrounds
• Pays attention to the historical research on development in adulthood and old age
• Highlights the relationship between the growth of developmental psychology and renewed interest in child-rearing practices