This text is a topically organized survey of theory and empirical studies in child development. It exposes students to a wide range of theoretical viewpoints, including cognitive, behavioural, and biological perspectives. "Child Psychology" has been extensively revised, integrating the most current issues, studies, research and findings in the field throughout the whole book. In this fourth edition there is new coverage of cognitive development, the effect of the media on children, and gender role development and the gender differences debate. There is also increased coverage on diverse ethnic, racial and cultural groups within our heterogenous society and in societies around the globe.
- ISBN10 007028444X
- ISBN13 9780070284449
- Publish Date 1 January 1993 (first published 1 April 1979)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 November 2011
- Publish Country US
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Imprint McGraw Hill Higher Education
- Edition 4th Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 768
- Language English