Child Development

Key Benefit: The fourth edition of this topical approach to child development continues its tradition of being the most current and comprehensive book available. Laura Berk, experienced teacher and established scholar, carefully considers the complexities of child development, presenting classic and cutting-edge theories in an especially clear, engaging writing style, with a multitude of research and real-world examples. Key Topics: The helpful topical organization emphasizes to readers the interrelatedness of all aspects of development—physical, cognitive, emotional, and social—throughout the book narrative and in Connections tables at the end of each chapter. Readers are provided an especially clear and coherent understanding of the sequence and underlying processes of child development. Market: For all professionals working with children.