“Highly recommended. Undergraduate through professional. ”

—Choice


“...an introduction to adult attachment theory, this volume offers a tool for both social research and therapeutic intervention.”

—Child and Family Behavior Therapy


“This is a first rate addition to the rapidly growing literature on attachment in adult life. The authors anchor their concept of reciprocal attachment firmly in established theory then move it boldly forward with solid empirical and clinical investigations. Well referenced and highly readable.”

—K.S. Adam, M.D., McMaster University


“Adult attachment has become one of the more important areas of research and theory in psychology. It promises to be a significant point of intersection between clinical and research approaches and interests. West and Keller's book comes along at a most auspicious time. Bowlby believes that attachment is a central concern throughout one's life; West and Keller elucidate and develop Bowlby's claim in a fruitful and important direction. This book will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the very human need for significant attachments.”

—Morris Eagle, Ph.D., University of Toronto


“The authors have skillfully tackled the problem of defining and assessing adult attachment. Their approach is well grounded in the developmental attachment literature....A very original and creative extension of attachment theory to adult clinical populations.”

—Roger Kobak, Ph.D., University of Delaware