Introduction to Infant Development

by Michael Lewis (Series Editor), Alan Slater (Editor), Michael Lewis (Series Editor), Alan Slater (Editor)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2006

  $4.73

  Infants may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, and play. Yet behind this misleadingly simplistic facade occurs an awe-inspiring process of development through which infants make sense of, and learn how to interact with, the world around them. Introduction to Infant Development 2/e offers a fascinating insight into the psychological development of infants, presented by some of the world's leading authorities on the subject. This new edition captures the latest developments in the field, with new chapters on perceptual and cognitive development, memory development, and gender, culture, and social class. It also offers completely revised treatments of language development, and motor development, making these topics more relevant and more engaging to the student audience. With new learning features throughout, and a new Online Resource Centre, Introduction to Infant Development is the ideal teaching and learning tool for studying this intriguing field. Online Resource Centre: The Online Resource Centre features the following materials: For registered adopters of the book: - Figures from the book available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation For students: - Multiple-choice question to check understanding, and support revision

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.27

  This book provides a complete introduction to Infant Development for undergraduates. It is written by a group of internationally known and respected authors, providing the same high level of expertise across all topics, but the chapters have been carefully edited so that they read together 'as a whole'. The book is well illustrated, reflects the latest research, discusses current theoretical reviews, and its coverage is lively and topical. Contains a number of topics that are not found elswehere in standard textbooks. Of particular note (being witten by world experts and being bang up to date); - language development - face perception - not seen elsewhere in detail, and beautifully illustrated - role of intervention in infant development, and social policy implications and practical applications Particularly strong chapters on - The role of play - Learning to communicate