In this comprehensive overview, readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories and perspectives that characterize contemporary themes in child development The book examines key contexts such as the biological, sociocultural, and cognitive approaches, providing a comprehensive look at the contemporary thinking in the field. It also presents a consistent and balanced framing of issues and research in terms of the major theoretical positions. INDICE: Part I. Understanding the Contexts of Child Development. 1. Frameworks for Development. 2. Studying Child Development and its Contexts. 3. The Biological Context of Development. Part II. Contexts of Physical Development. 4. Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn. 5. Early Capacities in Infancy. 6. The Brain, Physical Growth, and Health. Part III Contexts of Cognitive Development. 7. Piaget and Vygotsky. 8. Information Processing and Core Knowledge Approaches. 9. Intelligence and Schooling. 10. Language and Communication. Part IV. Contexts of Social and Emotional Development. 11. Social and EmotionalWorlds of Infants and Young Children. 12. Self and Identity. 13. Sex Differences and Gender Role Development. 14. Moral Development. 15. Relationships withPeers. 16. Families and Society.
- ISBN: 978-0-471-70649-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 665
- Fecha Publicación: 07/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés