Introduction to Child Development

Davenport, G.C.

ISBN 10: 0003223558 / ISBN 13: 9780003223552

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1994

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Seller Inventory # GRP8941536

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Child Development
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0003223558
• ISBN 13: 9780003223552
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

An Introduction to Child Development has established itself as the most popular and useful text available on child development.

In a comprehensive coverage of the subject, the book explores all areas of child development, from the theories of Piaget and Freud to a discussion of the nature of intelligence and the effects of the media on aggression in children.

This book features:

• background readings illustrating key points
• examination style questions
• summary boxes
• end of topic reviews
• marginal comments, questions and activities
• a user-friendly, no nonsense approach

An Introduction to Child Development is widely used by students of GCSE Psychology, and as an introductory text to child development, nursery nursing, and some BTEC and vocational A level courses. It is also valuable to people working with children and interested parents.

From the Author

Who might want to read this book?
This book continues to be very popular amongst those interested in child development both academically and professionally. It is widely used as an introductory text in child development, nursery nursing, psychology, and some access and BTEC and GNVQ courses. It also sells to people who work with children as childminders and interested parents. It is written in a user-friendly, no nonsense style, avoiding unnecessary jargon, and presenting evidence for the various claims about the needs of young children.