Understanding Children and Adolescents
- ISBN-10
- 0205273424
- ISBN-13
- 9780205273423
- Series
- Understanding Children and Adolescents
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 742
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-11
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Authors
- Judith A. Schickedanz, David Schickedanz, Peggy Forsyth
Description
This book's chronological organization clearly explains the physical, cognitive, language, and social development of infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and adolescents, and their own special ways of thinking and behaving. Rich with examples and applications, the book always emphasizes practical uses of the knowledge related to the study of children. Knowledge-in-Action boxes provide additional information on Education, Special Education, Health/Safety, and Policy - topics selected with an eye toward application. This is the only child development book with separate language chapters for each stage of development. Complete and thorough coverage of infant, child, and adolescent development conveyed in a straightforward and clear writing style. Research Close-Up boxes provide concise reviews of current research on important and interesting topics. For anyone interested in child development, early childhood education, and family studies.
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