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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWorth Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101319184561
ISBN-139781319184568
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038828311
Product Key Features
Number of Pages768 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHow Children Develop
SubjectSociology / General, Developmental / Child
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
AuthorElizabeth Gershoff, Robert Siegler, Nancy Eisenberg, Jenny Saffran
Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2019-948195
Dewey Edition23/eng/20240409
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal305.231
Table Of Content1.... An Introduction to Child Development 2.... Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period 3.... Biology and Behavior 4.... Theories of Cognitive Development 5.... Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy 6.... Development of Language and Symbol Use 7.... Conceptual Development 8.... Intelligence and Academic Achievement 9.... Theories of Social Development 10.... Emotional Development 11.... Attachment to Others and Development of Self 12.... The Family 13.... Peer Relationships 14.... Moral Development 15.... Gender Development 16.... Conclusions
SynopsisHow Children Develop has established itself as the topically organized textbook teachers and researchers trust for the most up-to-date perspectives on child development. The authors, each a well-known scientist and educator--have earned that trust by introducing core concepts and impactful discoveries with an unparalleled integration of theory, cultural research, and applications, all in a style that is authoritative yet immediately understandable and relevant to students. The new edition has been rigorously updated and welcomes co-author Elizabeth Gershoff (The University of Texas at Austin), who brings a breadth of research and teaching experience to the discussions of social and emotional development. It is also more interactive than ever before, with richer integration between the book and its interactive study features in LaunchPad., How Children Develop has established itself as the topically organized textbook teachers and researchers trust for the most up-to-date perspectives on child development. The authors, each a well-known scientist and educator--have earned that trust by introducing core concepts and impactful discoveries with an unparalleled integration of theory, cultural research, and applications, all in a style that is authoritative yet immediately understandable and relevant to students. The new edition has been rigorously updated and welcomes co-author Elizabeth Gershoff (The University of Texas at Austin), who brings a breadth of research and teaching experience to the discussions of social and emotional development. It is also more interactive than ever before, with richer integration between the book and its interactive study features in Achieve.