The Development of Children - Hardcover

Cole, Michael; Cole, Sheila R.; Lightfoot, Cynthia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0716755556 ISBN 13: 9780716755555

Publisher: Worth Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

Through four editions, The Development of Children has provided students and instructors with a rigorous textbook that encompasses both scientific research and the authors' years of practical experience. For the Fifth Edition, Michael and Shelia Cole are joined by Cynthia Lightfoot, whose expertise and engaging style further enhances this well-respected book. Throughout the text, all three authors encourage students to better understand their own lives, as well as the process of development.

About this title

About the Author:

MICHAEL COLE is Professor of Psychology, Communication and Human Development at the University of California. He is based at University College San Diego, where he is the Director of the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition. SHEILA R. COLE a former journalist who specialized in writing about families, children, development and education. CYNTHIA LIGHTFOOT is Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University and Division Head of Health and Human Development for the Commonwealth College. She is currently Vice President of the Jean Piaget Societ

About this edition

• Publisher: Worth Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0716755556
• ISBN 13: 9780716755555
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 816