The Development of Children

by Michael Cole (Author), Michael Cole (Author), Sheila R. Cole (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1993

  $5.31

  This book presents the science of child development without losing sight of the child. Its emphasis on cultural context, integration of the diverse aspects of development, authoratitive presentation of competing theories, and scientific integrity combine to form a high standard of text. The second edition offers, greater accessibility, more balanced coverage, and new full-colour art, featuring photographs from a variety of cultures. Significant revisions include earlier and clearer treatment of infancy; expanded discussion of middle childhood; new coverage of topics such as the development of emotion, theory of mind, and ethnic identity. Ancillary texts include an instructors manual with test questions, a study guide, computerized test banks (for MAC and IBM), overhead transparencies and a book of readings.

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  This is a new edition of the popular developmental psychology textbook, completely revised with a new lead author and 30 per cent new material. Cynthia Lightfoot has completely revised the previous edition and added 30 per cent new material. It covers: neuroscience, applications, policy issues, and adolescence. It offers new coverage, with emphasis on urban and immigrant experience. Revised content reflects changes in the understanding of the growing brain. Profiles of people with development-related jobs show developmental psychology at work in the real world.Taking a chronological approach, the book uses a broad scientific framework to present development as an interaction of biological, social, and psychological processes and human culture. The sixth edition has been completely revised, with 30 per cent new material and coverage of hot topics.

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  Hardcover
  1996

  $3.25

  Now in its third edition, The Development of Children is uniquely attentive to both scientific ramifications and potential practical applications of research findings, as well as the real-life social consequences of changing trends in scientific thought. The result is a skilfully woven and compelling story of how children grow, with a consistent emphasis on the influence of culture on development. Throughout, the text examines the influences of diverse child-rearing strategies, underscoring that there is no single 'correct' method. The book is masterfully written, with a flow among topics that allows the reader to apprehend the points with little effort. Psychological Science Website: http://www.whfreeman.com/thedevelopmentofchildren Supplements: Study Guide/Instructor's Resource Manual/Printed Test Bank/Computerized Test Banks/Overhead Transparencies