A-Z of Attachment

Launching Palgrave's interdisciplinary Professional Keywords series, this reader-friendly reference guide distils the study of attachment into digestible, yet authoritative, chunks.

This book provides students and qualified health and social care professionals with the fundamental aspects of attachment theory: its theoretical underpinnings, their practcial implications, and critiques of the research informing current debate. Its combination of an A-Z format, detailed sources and further reading ensures a quick, succinct and easy-to-follow guide for both study and practice. Ranging from fostering and adoption to romantic relationships, readers are equipped with a broad understanding of attachment theory. With over 60 alphabetized entries, it is the perfect introduction to the key concepts, debates and thinkers within this increasingly exploration of human behaviour.