Written by some of the world's leading academics and professionals in the field, this collection of essays brings together two complementary views on child development - the role of society and the role of cognitive growth.
About the Author
Jane Wilde Astington is at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. She has published widely and is a former editor of the journal, Cognitive Development.
Features
* Combines new directions and research findings to provide a rich, broad overview of the field. * Includes contributions by many world class researchers. * Reflects David Olson's interest in the development of children's minds and his influence on educational thought.
