- By the preeminent scholars in the field of HRD - The only comprehensive treatment of HRD theory and practice available - Written to be useful to established HRD professionals, beginners in the field, researchers, and students In Foundations of Human Resource Development, the leading scholars in the field present the essential guidebook for the human resource development (HRD) profession. Drawing on an extensive, rigorous knowledge base, Swanson and Holton bring together-for the first time in a single volume-the foundational materials of the profession. Their work is supplemented with contributions from Richard W. Herling, Sharon S. Naquin, Wendy E. A. Ruona, Richard J. Torraco, and Karen E. Watkins. Written to be useful for both experts and novices, this new book provides a much-needed, up-to-date overview of the state of the profession as well as the terminology and processes required for sound HRD practice and study. - Foundations of Human Resource Development: - Establishes the contribution of HRD to contemporary organizations - Presents the profession's essential theoretical foundations - Charts basic HRD models and processes - Furnishes a historical timeline of HRD events and key contributors - Demonstrates the connection between learning and performance - Presents the essence of personnel training and development - Presents the essence of organization development - Offers study questions for each chapter - Guides readers to the core literature of the HRD profession - Presents and unifies rival views of HRD.