Moral Development Books

New and Published Books

1. Moral Development, Self, and Identity

   Edited by Daniel K. Lapsley, Darcia Narv ez

   This volume examines the psychological, social-relational, and cultural foundations of the most basic moral commitments. It begins by looking at the seminal writings of Augusto Blasi, whose writings on moral cognition, the development of self-identity, and moral personality have transformed the...

   Published February 12th 2013 by Psychology Press
2. The Development and Structure of Conscience

   Edited by Willem Koops, Daniel Brugman, Tamara J. Ferguson, Andries F. Sanders

   This book focuses on the structure and development of conscience, a subject that has been dominant in developmental psychology since the 18th century. International experts in the field contribute to this broad overview of the relevant research on the development of moral emotions and on the...

   Published October 21st 2012 by Psychology Press
3. Emotions, Imagination, and Moral Reasoning

   Edited by Robyn Langdon, Catriona Mackenzie

   Series: Macquarie Monographs in Cognitive Science

   This volume brings together philosophical perspectives on emotions, imagination and moral reasoning with contributions from neuroscience, cognitive science, social psychology, personality theory, developmental psychology, and abnormal psychology. The book explores what we can learn...

   Published November 22nd 2011 by Psychology Press
4. Social and Personality Development

   An Advanced Textbook

   Edited by Michael E. Lamb, Marc H. Bornstein

   This new text contains parts of Bornstein and Lamb’s Developmental Science, 6th edition, along with new introductory material, providing a cutting edge and comprehensive overview of social and personality development. Each of the world-renowned contributors masterfully introduces the history...

   Published March 24th 2011 by Psychology Press
5. Adolescent Rationality and Development

   Cognition, Morality, and Identity, Third Edition

   By David Moshman

   Frequently cited in scholarly books and journals and praised by students, this book focuses on developmental changes and processes in adolescence rather than on the details and problems of daily life. Major developmental changes associated with adolescence are identified. Noted for its...

   Published January 5th 2011 by Psychology Press
6. Deception

   A Young Person's Life Skill?

   By Rachel Taylor, Lynsey Gozna

   Series: Studies in Adolescent Development

   This book considers the role of deception during adolescence, and explores the factors which underpin adolescents’ choice to deceive, whether these deceptions will be successful, and the ways in which such lies could be detected. While deception is considered to be antisocial or even pathological...

   Published November 25th 2010 by Psychology Press
7. Handbook of Moral Development

   Edited by Melanie Killen, Melanie Killen, Judith G. Smetana, Judith Smetana

   The psychological study of moral development has expanded greatly, both in terms of the diversity of theoretical perspectives that are represented in the field, as well as in the range of topics that have been studied. This Handbook of Moral Development represents the diversity and...

   Published May 9th 2006 by Psychology Press
8. Conflict, Contradiction, and Contrarian Elements in Moral Development and Education

   Edited by Larry Nucci

   The premise of this book is that individuals and societies have an inexorable urge to morally develop by challenging the assumptions of the previous generation in terms of what is right and wrong. The focus is on the nature and functional value of conflicts and challenges to the dominant moral and...

   Published November 29th 2004 by Psychology Press
9. The Justice Motive in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

   Origins and Consequences

   Edited by Claudia Dalbert, Hedvig Sallay

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   This book provides a unique overview of the development of justice-related beliefs in different socialization contexts, and also of the role this plays in protecting mental health and promoting career development for adolescents and young adults. A range of European contributors bridge the...

   Published July 28th 2004 by Routledge
10. Social Interaction and the Development of Knowledge

    Edited by Jeremy I.M. Carpendale, Ulrich Mller

    Written by highly respected theorists in psychology and philosophy, the chapters in this book explicate and address fundamental epistemological issues involved in the problem of the relationship between the individual and the collective. Different theoretical viewpoints are presented on this...

    Published October 31st 2003 by Psychology Press