The book has a number of strengths and frankly, should be required reading for anybody interested in theory of mind, developmental psychology, or autism. ... Any reader will find this book to be extremely accessible. - Lucas Keefer in Metapsychology Online Reviews
It provides an excellent overview of the field, written with clarity and thoroughness and presented from a point of view that will give you maximal ability to communicate and interact with current mainstream researchers. As such, it is ideal for people looking to begin ToM work without banging their heads against complex philosophical puzzles. - Eric Charles in PsycCRITIQUES
GREAT READ! This is an excellent introduction for students at all levels and for researchers wanting to brush up on recent developments.It is up to date, with an eye on theory and social relevance, and is amenable without shying away from difficult theoretical points. - Josef Perner, Department of Psychology and Centre for Neurocognitive Research, University of Salzburg, Austria.
For the uninitiated, Doherty's book is a useful and very readable account of the current state of play in the developmental literature on theory of mind. For old hands it also gives an authoritative update on the influential view that developments in 2- to 4-year-olds' understanding of the mind reflect more general developments in understanding representations. - Ian Apperly, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham
For more than twenty years, theory of mind has been a fast-growing area of research in developmental psychology. Martin Doherty provides an up-to-the-minute summary of this now vast literature, including clear analysis of the various theoretical debates. This splendid book will prove invaluable to established researchers as well as newcomer students. - Janet Wilde Astington, Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto
[Theory of Mind has] substantial merits as an overview of a fascinating subject. It should be read by students and researchers alike to great advantage. - Daniel Acquah, University of Nottingham, UK, in the British Journal of Psychology
Martin Doherty's review of the field from the perspective of developmental psychology is a timely, coherent, and concise overview of the types of research that have been conducted to date. ... The book is pitched well for an undergraduate audience, covering the basics as well as offering insights that will be of interest to all those working in the field at any level. ... The book stands as an important addition to students of the field ... I would be delighted to recommend this book to my students. - N.L. Gjersoe, University of Bristol, UK in Perception
Accessible and thorough ... Theory of Mind is an excellent resource for scholars and lay readers interested in learning about children's ToM development. The book is timely because it provides a cohesive synthesis of past research and theory on ToM understanding. There is much more for scholars in this field to learn about not only how children develop an understanding of mental states, but also how this understanding is used (or misused) in the general course of cognitive and social development. This book is a good place to start. - Rebekah A. Richert, University of California, Riverside, USA, in the American Journal of Play
The book has a number of strengths and frankly, should be required reading for anybody interested in theory of mind, developmental psychology, or autism. ... Any reader will find this book to be extremely accessible. - Lucas Keefer in Metapsychology Online Reviews
It provides an excellent overview of the field, written with clarity and thoroughness and presented from a point of view that will give you maximal ability to communicate and interact with current mainstream researchers. As such, it is ideal for people looking to begin ToM work without banging their heads against complex philosophical puzzles. - Eric Charles in PsycCRITIQUES
GREAT READ! This is an excellent introduction for students at all levels and for researchers wanting to brush up on recent developments. It is up to date, with an eye on theory and social relevance, and is amenable without shying away from difficult theoretical points. - Josef Perner, Department of Psychology and Centre for Neurocognitive Research, University of Salzburg, Austria
For the uninitiated, Doherty's book is a useful and very readable account of the current state of play in the developmental literature on theory of mind. For old hands it also gives an authoritative update on the influential view that developments in 2- to 4-year-olds' understanding of the mind reflect more general developments in understanding representations. - Ian Apperly, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK
For more than twenty years, theory of mind has been a fast-growing area of research in developmental psychology. Martin Doherty provides an up-to-the-minute summary of this now vast literature, including clear analysis of the various theoretical debates. This splendid book will prove invaluable to established researchers as well as newcomer students. - Janet Wilde Astington, Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto, Canada
