Attachment

First published as the foundational volume in his trilogy on attachment and loss, John Bowlby’s "Attachment" revolutionized the understanding of early social and emotional development. Drawing on psychoanalysis, evolutionary biology, and cognitive psychology, Bowlby presents a compelling framework that links early childhood experiences with later behavioral and emotional patterns. His observations and theories have profoundly shaped modern developmental psychology, parenting, and clinical practice, making the book essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of human relationships.

• Attachment behaviors are biologically programmed in infants to promote survival by maintaining proximity to caregivers.
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