In Over Our Heads

In Over Our Heads by Robert Kegan explores the question whether anyone would graduate a contemporary culture school, given its complex demands and expectations. Kegan guides readers through this tricky curriculum, assessing its fit with our mental capacities, and revealing what happens when we find ourselves in over our heads. He applies his widely acclaimed theory of evolving human consciousness to the mental complexity of adulthood, to help readers gain fresh perspectives on cultural controversies. This book offers a theory of evolving ways of knowing, allowing readers to view adult development much like child development.