Developmental Science: An Advanced Textbook

Developmental Science: An Advanced Textbook provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the field for advanced students. Readers of this textbook will obtain a new perspective on developmental science, a greater appreciation of the varied phenomena that constitute developmental science, and a fundamental grounding in developmental science itself. The text furnishes inclusive developmental perspectives on all substantial areas in psychology. The substantial revisions of chapters from previous editions and the new chapters included in this fifth edition underscore the dynamic and exciting status of contemporary developmental science.

In addition, chapters in the book:
*demonstrate that the developmental perspective transcends and enriches any narrow focus on particular points in the life span;
*introduce and review the perspectives, traditions, and approaches of developmental science; and
*exemplify the relevance of developmental science through reviews of history, theory, and substance of the subdiscipline.

The text can be used at the advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate levels.

"This edited volume presents exciting, comprehensive, and informative chapters by leading scholars in developmental science. Each chapter strikes an ideal balance in the presentation of classical theories, historical foundations, and cutting-edge research and findings. This volume will appeal to students, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from psychology and related disciplines interested in learning about the current landscape of developmental science." – Catherine Tamis-LeMonda, New York University, USA

"The latest edition of ...Developmental Science continues the book’s longstanding tradition of providing the most current coverage of the most important topics in the field, authored by some of the disciplines’ most important scientists. This is the perfect textbook for an advanced course in human development." - Laurence Steinberg, Temple University, USA

"The latest edition of ...Developmental Science is a welcome entry into the developmental marketplace. This volume provides in depth coverage and critical analyses of current research by leading researchers in the field and offers a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates, graduate students as well as developmental scholars. Highly recommended." - Ross D. Parke, University of California, Riverside, USA

"I find the content spectacular. The range of topics and the explanation of the science of development are superb ...I would like to develop an advanced undergraduate or graduate seminar on the science of developmental psychology. I would use the book for that." - Rebecca Wood, Central Connecticut State University, USA

"This is an excellent reference book that no developmental graduate student or ... researcher should be without." - Annie M. Cardell, Mountain State University, USA

"The major strength of Developmental Science is the detailed and advanced content provided across the chapters. Each provides a professional treatment of the ‘state-of-the-art’ in developmental science. ...I would definitely recommend it to colleagues teaching at the graduate level." - Trey Buchanan, Wheaton College, USA

"Overall, this material is presented with a depth that is not found in most developmental textbooks. ... I would recommend this book to my colleagues for course adoption and for personal use." - Lisa K. Hill, Hampton University, USA

"The authors and the editors of this impressive and instructive book have done a magnificent job. All the contributors give clear, interesting and highly informative accounts of current work in developmental psychology. The book is an ideal start for research students, and will also be extremely helpful to people teaching child development." - Peter Bryant, University of Oxford, UK

"Bornstein and Lamb present a scholarly and engaging survey of the field of developmental science. They have marshalled top scientists to write about their areas of expertise in a comprehensive and accessible way. There are topical chapters on neuroscience and children and the law, as well as new treatments of traditional areas like language acquisition and perception. Anyone interested in children and how they develop will enjoy this volume." - Usha Goswami, University of Cambridge, UK

"This is an excellent book. It provides final year undergraduates and postgraduates with an up-to-date overview of key areas in developmental psychology, written by world-leading researchers. The wide range of topics covered reflects the diversity of approaches and themes in 21st century developmental psychology." - Margaret Harris, Editor of British Journal of Developmental Psychology