Understanding and Teaching Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory

By Jessica A. Navarro & Jonathan R. Tudge
Published by Routledge, June 2025

This book offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of Urie Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory—focusing especially on the Process-Person-Context-Time (PPCT) model. Designed for scholars, instructors, and students, it bridges the gap between complex theory and real-world application.

Whether you’re new to Bronfenbrenner’s work or have been teaching it for years, this resource will help you present the theory clearly, critically, and in ways that honor its depth.

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