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The Development Of Children

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Full title: The Development Of Children
ISBN: 9781429243315
ISBN 10: 1429243317
Authors: Cynthia Lightfoot Sheila R. Cole Michael Cole
Publisher: Worth
Num. pages: 667
Language: en
Published on: 2012

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Synopsis

This Popular Textbook Has Long Been Acclaimed For Its Authoritative Chronological Exploration Of How The Lives Of Children Are Shaped By Biological And Cultural Factors. Lead Author Cynthia Lightfoot Builds On The Legacy Of Original Authors Michael And Sheila Cole, Offering A Lively, Engaging, And Always Accessible Examination Of Child Development As A Process Involving The Whole Child Within Multiple, Mutually Influencing Contexts. Throughout, The Emphasis Is On How The Interaction Of Biology And Culture Contributes Both To The Universal Pathways Of Development Shared By All Children And To The Diverse Developmental Patterns That Unfold In The Lives Of Individual Children. This Is An Accessible Introduction To Developmental Psychology For Students Taking Courses That Focus On Child And Adolescent Development.