The aim of this chronologically-organized survey of child development is to provide a comprehensive view of the theoretical framework and research on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. The authors present the material within the context of the current social conditions that influence the lives of children and their families. New to this second edition are the following features: material on atypical development chapter ends, have been integrated throughout; expanded material on cognitive development, bringing up-to-date research on information processing, categorization, attention, and memory; increased material on cross-cultural factors; and expanded research material with more concrete examples in this edition. New sections on schools in the 21st century, crack babies, children with AIDS, legal implications of protecting the unborn child, the father's role in birth defects and the human genome project are included.
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Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-V-006-02156
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