{"product_id":"understanding-childrens-development-isbn-9781118772980","title":"Understanding Children's Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Children's Development\u003c\/i\u003e is the UK's best-selling developmental psychology textbook and has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage and rigorous research-based approach. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis dynamic text emphasizes the practical and applied implications of developmental research.  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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Sixth Edition xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I THEORIES AND METHODS 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Studying Development 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Biological and Cultural Theories of Development 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT AND BIRTH 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III T HE SOCIAL WORLD OF THE CHILD 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Parents and Families 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Siblings and the Peer Group 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Developing Emotional Intelligence and Social Awareness 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Play 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Children and Media 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Helping Others and Moral Development 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Social Dominance, Aggression and Bullying 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV CHILDREN’S DEVELOPING MINDS 377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Perception 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Language 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Cognition: Piaget’s Theory 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Cognition: The Information Processing Approach 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Children’s Understanding of Mind 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Learning in a Social Context 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Intelligence and Attainment 579\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Deprivation and Enrichment: Risk and Resilience 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V ADOLESCENCE 643\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Adolescence 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences (Visit the website to download the references - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/college\/smith\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/college\/smith\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 693\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter K. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Cowie\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Professor and Director of the UK Observatory for the Promotion of Non-Violence at the University of Surrey.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Blades\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer and Director of Post Graduate Studies at the University of Sheffield.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Children's Development\u003c\/i\u003e remains the market leading developmental psychology book in the UK and has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage and rigorous research-based approach over its 25 year history. This dynamic text emphasizes the practical and applied implications of developmental research. 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on these core strengths, this new sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to include increased coverage on ethics, particularly the issues associated with children's rights. Developing research areas including the use of technology, children and media, and cultural differences, particularly in the developing world, are also incorporated into this forward thinking text.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter provides eloquent discussion of the material, enlivened by the inclusion of relevant case studies, real-world examples, 'Stop and Think' boxes and ideas for classroom debate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline teaching and learning resources to accompany the text are available at \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/college\/smith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This classic textbook provides an outstanding introduction to the field of developmental psychology. It is comprehensive in its coverage, and presents the latest developments in contemporary scholarship in a highly accessible format. It is a real pleasure to read. There is no better introductory level book on the market.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMartyn Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Surrey, UK  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book is a comprehensive, accessible and valuable addition to the field of psychology. It provides extensive insights into current research and contemporary issues in the area with both clarity and authority. The book is highly recommended to anyone engaged with the research and practice of child development.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarilyn Hackney\u003c\/b\u003e, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is definitely one of my favourite developmental textbooks! It's very comprehensive and covers all the topics I teach in my courses and more.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eC. 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