Children and Their Development (6th Edition)

Kail, Robert V.

ISBN 10: 0205034942 / ISBN 13: 9780205034949

Editore: Pearson, 2011

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Riassunto:

Research Made Relevant

Children and Their Development, 6e demonstrates how research translates into practice.

Written by a well-known and respected researcher in the field of child development, this topically organized text uses unique and effective pedagogy as its main framework. The book focuses on practice through its accessible writing, modular format, and application-based features, such as: Focus on Research, Cultural Influences, Spotlight on Theories, Improving Children’s Lives, and Child and Development and Family Policy. Topic coverage includes the prenatal period through adolescence, which best suits Child Development courses in Psychology, Education, Human Development, Child and Family Studies, and Early Childhood Education.

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• Engage Students - A strong balance of research and applications maintains student interest.
• Explore Research – A multitude of features draw on research methods that contribute to the scientific process.
• Understand Culture and Diversity – Cultural Influences feature illustrates the diversity of developmental journeys.
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Informazioni sull'autore:

Robert V. Kail is Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His undergraduate degree is from Ohio Wesleyan University and his Ph.D. is from the University of Michigan. Kail is editor ofPsychological Science. He received the McCandless Young Scientist Award from the American Psychological Association, was named the Distinguished Sesquicentennial Alumnus in Psychology by Ohio Wesleyan University, and is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. His research focuses on cognitive development during childhood and adolescence. He will be the editor of The Society for Research in Child Development'sChild Development Perspectives from 1/1/12 through 12/31/17. Away from the office, he enjoys photography and working out. His web site is:http://www2.psych.purdue.edu/~rk/home.html.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Children and Their Development (6th Edition)
Casa editrice: Pearson
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: very_good