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Understanding Children's Development, 5th Edition

Peter K. Smith, Helen Cowie, Mark Blades 

ISBN: 978-1-118-56250-5

March 2013

Wiley-Blackwell

832 pages

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Understanding Children's Development, 5th Edition

Peter K. Smith,Helen Cowie,Mark Blades

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Description
This leading child development text has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage and its rigorous research-based approach. It begins by introducing the ways in which psychologists study developmental processes before going on to consider all major aspects of development from conception through to adolescence.
About the Author

Peter K. Smith is Professor of Psychology and Head of the Unit for School and Family Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Helen Cowie is Research Professor and Director of the UK Observatory for the Promotion of Non-Violence at the University of Surrey in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Mark Blades is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield.

New to Edition
  • New and expanded chapters on antisocial behaviour and on children and media
  • New material on many topics such as: children and day care; developments in cognitive neuroscience; the physical punishment debate; changes in the adolescent brain
  • Extended coverage of pro-social behaviour, family contexts and involving children in research
  • Expanded artwork programme and full-colour design
Features
Each chapter provides lucid discussion of the material, enlivened by the inclusion of revealing case studies, real world examples, 'Stop and Think' boxes, and ideas for classroom debate.

Series
Basic Psychology
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