Synopsis
Thoroughly updated, An Introduction to Child Development, Second Edition offers readers a comprehensive survey of the main areas of child development, from infancy to adolescence. Like the First Edition, the text equips students with an appreciation of critical issues in the field in a readily accessible format. Author Thomas Keenan and Subhadra Evans provide a balanced coverage of topics and theoretical perspectives.
Key Features of the Second Edition
- Includes more information on the biological foundations of development
- Contains new chapters on moral development and applied developmental psychology
- Incorporates enhanced pedagogy throughout the book
- Accompanied by a companion Web site with resources for both students and instructors
Intended Audience
This introductory text is designed for students in psychology and related disciplines studying child development
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About the Authors
Thomas Keenan was a Professor in the School of Academic & Liberal Studies, Niagara College in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. He was also an adjunct member of the Department of Psychology, Brock University. He was a developmental psychologist with interests in children’s theory of mind, sarcasm & irony comprehension, and music.
Subhadra Evans completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She is currently serving as Associate Professor in the UCLA Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program, where she researches the impact of chronic pain on family and social relationships, and the use of mind-body medicine to treat chronic pain. She also teaches courses on Child Development, Health Psychology and Introductory Psychology.
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