This volume provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary and multinational view of attachment theory as it applies to family systems, and family systems theory as it extends attachment theory.

• Explores if and how attachment theory can be truly systemic, and what a systemic attachment theory would entail


• Addresses potential clinical implications and applications of attachment and family systems theories


• Raises cultural challenges to integrative theoretical development


• Challenges developmental and family systems scientists and practitioners to begin an active exchange