Developmental Psychology and Social Change: Research, History and Policy (Cambridge Studies in Social and Emotional Development) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521533600 ISBN 13: 9780521533607

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

What is the unique mission of developmental psychology? How has it evolved historically? What are its current challenges? The chapters in this collection present the view that research, history and policy are essential and interlocking components of a mature developmental psychology. In sharp contrast with the view that science is value-neutral, developmental psychologists have from the outset pursued the betterment of children and families through educational, childcare and health initiatives.

About this title

Book Description:

This book presents state-of-the-art chapters written by leading scholars and policy analysts on topics of broad interest: child care, welfare reform, education, learning environments, child health, and cross-cultural studies. The book's unique emphasis is on connections between research, history, and policy. Most psychology books focus on only one of these components. Viewing developmental psychology in its historical context, we see that research and policies involving children are intimately intertwined.

About the Author:

David B. Pillemer is the Dr Samuel E. Paul Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. His research specialty is authobiographical memory across the life span. He has studied memory development in children, memories of adolescence, 'flashbulb' memories of momentous events and memories of educational experiences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521533600
• ISBN 13: 9780521533607
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 412
• Editor: Pillemer David B., White Sheldon H.