Review by Choice Review
A longstanding fan of Harter's work, this reader was quite pleased to see a second edition of this book (1st ed., CH, Oct'99, 37-1226). As is the case in most content areas in psychology, a lot has changed in the last several decades, and this is especially true in the area of self. As one would expect from a scholar of Harter's stature, the second edition expertly captures those changes. The incorporation of chapters on self in school (chapter 7) and cross-cultural and multicultural considerations (chapter 8) demonstrates the currency of the work. Harter (emer., Univ. of Denver) provides important theoretical information and demonstrates how understanding those theoretical issues has practical applications. This reader was pleased that Harter notes that cross-cultural and multicultural considerations are not synonymous and need to be studied as unique facets of self. As has been the case throughout most of Harter's distinguished career, the emphasis is on the developmental nature of self. This expands the book's importance to a broad audience, which includes parents. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals; general readers. R. E. Osborne Texas State University--San Marcos
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Review by Choice Review
