The Role of Values in Psychology and Human Development |
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| Editor:
| Kurtines, William M.
Azmitia, Margarita
Gewirtz, Jacob L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-471-53945-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1992 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $339.95USD $264.00 |
Book Description:
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Focuses on the impact of values on psychology and human development as well as on science in general. Explains how so-called ``facts′′ are shaded by the unstated values behind the interpretation of findings; how values affect research questions and methods; and how they frequently determine the form of theoretical models and constructs.
Focuses on the impact of values on psychology and human development as well as on science in general. Explains how so-called ``facts′′ are shaded by the unstated values behind the interpretation of findings; how values affect research questions and methods; and how they frequently determine the form of theoretical models and constructs.