The book begins with an explanation of the aims and principles of child psychology as a scientific discipline, and describes the methods used to obtain knowledge about children.

Perfect for courses in child development or developmental psychology and arranged thematically in sections corresponding to chapter headings usually found in textbooks, this book is ideal for students wanting an accessible book to enrich ...

The central theme of Social Development is that of socialization - how an essentially biological being becomes transformed into a highly sophisticated social being.

Anyone interested in the drama of development or the excitement of the mother-infant relationship will want to own this book.

This is a fully updated and revised edition of a book that bridges the gap between research and practice in the field of child and family psychology.