Every child is born into a community, a society with a culture, in which they will live, grow and develop. Cultures lead to differences in children's development, but equally important, culture is an essential component of every child's psychological development.Taking achronological approach, from prenatal development to adolescence, your knowledge of developmental psychology will grow with the child.To help you in your studiesSocial, cognitive, emotional and physical aspects of development are interwoven to help you connect the materialYou can read case studies from across the globe to enable you to compare culturesKey research studies are highlighted to help you get to grips with the theoryYou'll be encouraged to 'Stop and think' and engage your critical skillsYou can also access revision tools online.In this new edition weve reduced the number of chapters so it covers only what you need to know and weve added a glossary to help with understanding.This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate students taking an introductory course in child developmentor developmental psychology.
