Download or read book Becoming Mature written by Valerie Malhotra Bentz and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bentz (sociology, Texas Woman's University) presents an integrated theory of development and maturation focusing on the influence of childhood experiences on adult women. Draws on the theories of Mead, Habermas, and Schutz, and on narratives and group discussions to analyze case studies. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)