The Development of Children - Couverture rigide

Cole, Michael; Cole, Sheila R.; Lightfoot, Cynthia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1429202254 ISBN 13 : 9781429202251

Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

This is a new edition of the popular developmental psychology textbook, completely revised with a new lead author and 30 per cent new material. New lead author Cynthia Lightfoot has completely revised the previous edition and added 30 per cent new material. This work includes: new coverage of hot topics such as neuroscience, applications, policy issues, and adolescence; strengthened coverage of culture and diversity, with emphasis on urban and immigrant experience; updated content to reflect changes in the understanding of the growing brain; and, 'In The Field' profiles of people with development-related jobs. Taking a chronological approach, this 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

CYNTHIA LIGHTFOOT is Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, USA, and Division Head of Health and Human Development for the Commonwealth College. She is currently Vice President of the Jean Piaget Society. MICHAEL COLE is Professor of Psychology, Communication and Human Development at the University of California, USA. He is based at University College San Diego, USA, where he is the Director of the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition. SHEILA R. COLE is a former journalist who specialized in writing about families, children, development and education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1429202254
• ISBN 13: 9781429202251
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 6
• Nombre de pages: 667
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible