In this comprehensive overview, readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories, perspectives, and research that characterize contemporary themes in child development. The book uses a contextual approach to examine the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations of child development. Special attention is paid throughout to the contexts in which development occurs, including families and the larger culture, and how these intersect with our changing society.
In this comprehensive overview, readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories, perspectives, and research that characterize contemp...
The respective authors are some of the leading developmental scholars of this time, and are also major proponents of the theoretical traditions they address... - British Journal of Occupational Therapy This is a first-rate volume that makes a unique contribution. - Ross D. Parke, University of California, Riverside ...an excellent text for senior undergraduate and graduate students...a worthwhile addition to the library shelf of any serious student of developmental psychology. - Contemporary Psychology
The respective authors are some of the leading developmental scholars of this time, and are also major proponents of the theoretical traditions they a...
