Well known and respected authors present a chronologically oraganized introduction to child and adolescent development. Research oriented, the text brings together research and real children with interludes or vignettes. Provides a logical and straightforward organization emphasizing development in its social context written in an accessible, conversational tone. Stresses practical issues and features research focus boxes, chapter outlines, attractive design and illustration material, a glossry of key terms, and study questions.
Revised edition of the author's Child development, 6th ed., published in 2012.
Child Development: A Topical Approach
This first edition teams Diane Papalia’s teaching and writing expertise with Ruth Feldman’s professional writing, and it introduces Dana Gross – a child development researcher and professor at St. Olaf’s College in Minnesota.
This is a topically-organized introduction to Child Development by best selling psychology author Robert Feldman.
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Child Development: A Topical Approach
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Thoroughly updated with the latest research and contemporary examples, the 4th Edition better ensures that students make connections between course concepts and their own lives and future careers.
As a master teacher, John Santrock connects students to current research and real-world application, helping students see how developmental psychology plays a role in their own lives and future careers.
Infant Development: A Topical Approach