Patterns of Life History: The Ecology of Human Individuality

by Mumford,Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9780805802252
• ISBN10: 0805802258
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-04-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This work summarizes an ongoing longitudinal study concerned with the nature of human differences as manifest in peoples' life histories. The traditional models for the description of human differences are reviewed, then contrasted with the presentation of alternative models. This volume is also one of the few to investigate different approaches to measurement procedures. Practical applications of these models and the results obtained in a 23 research effort are discussed.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. x
Approaches to the Study of Human Individuality: Science and Individuality	p. 1
Studies of Individual Development and Their Implications: Methodological Issues	p. 33
A Prototype Alternative for the Description of Individuality	p. 61
Background Data in Formulating Prototypes	p. 83
General Methods and Bias Checks	p. 89
Cross-Sectional Results	p. 107
Summary of the Cross-Sectional Results	p. 148
Sequential Results	p. 149
Prototype Conclusions	p. 189
The Composite Summary Dimensions	p. 195
Description of the Composite Prototypes	p. 223
Conclusions	p. 307
Evaluation of Composite Prototypes	p. 309
Conclusions	p. 342
Comparative Findings	p. 345
Conclusion	p. 382
Theoretical Implications: A General View of Human Individuality	p. 385
Conclusions	p. 417
Technical Implications: Methodological Considerations in the Description of Human Individuality	p. 419
Conclusion	p. 449
Practical Implementation Strategies for Applying the Prototype Model	p. 451
Conclusion	p. 478
Retrospective and Parting Comments	p. 479
References	p. 489
Author Index	p. 499
Subject Index	p. 503
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