Development of Children

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

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  Hardcover
  2004

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  A chronological approach to the study of child development that encompasses both scientific research and years of practical experience by the authors. It explores the synthesis of biological, social and emotional factors from which the child emerges, encouraging students to better understand their own lives, as well as the process of development.

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  Paperback
  2009

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  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

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  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