A chronologically organized, research-based, comprehensive introduction to lifespan development by two of the foremost developmental psychologists in the field and a professional writer. Provides broad, even coverage of physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development across the age stages. Chapters cover history and theories (including philosophical roots, Charles Darwin, child psychology, and modern theories), methods (including research questions, research design, and ehtics), heredity and environment (including the nature-nurture interaction), prenatal development and birth, physical and perceptual development, cognitive development (including language, learning, memory, and intelligence), social and emotional development, death and dying.
- ISBN10 0471847232
- ISBN13 9780471847236
- Publish Date 3 March 1988
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 14 November 1996
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 688
- Language English