Social Development, EMEA Edition

Amanda J. Rose

ISBN 10: 1119657652 / ISBN 13: 9781119657651

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc Okt 2019, 2019

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Neuware - Social Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the multiple factors that shape a child's behavior, interaction with others, feelings about themselves, and how and why behaviors change over time. Delving into the biological, cognitive, and perceptual aspects of development and their influence on behavior, socialization, and self-image, this text also recognizes the significance of cultural and societal distinctions by emphasizing the value of context and identifying cultural variation's role in social development. Special pedagogical features in each chapter enhance the learning experience and promote student understanding: counter-intuitive examples cases challenge reader assumptions, coverage of extreme cases tell the story behind historical advancements, and profiles of current leaders in the field highlight the many paths to a career in social development. With a focus on real-world application, coupled with coverage of cutting-edge methodologies and the latest research findings, this book gives students a strong, highly relevant foundation in core concepts and practices central to the study of social development.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Development, EMEA Edition
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Okt 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119657652
• ISBN 13: 9781119657651
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 256W x 202H x 40D millimeters 256 millimeters width by 202 millimeters height by 40 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1410 grams

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Social Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the multiple factors that shape a child’s behavior, interaction with others, feelings about themselves, and how and why behaviors change over time. Delving into the biological, cognitive, and perceptual aspects of development and their influence on behavior, socialization, and self-image, this text also recognizes the significance of cultural and societal distinctions by emphasizing the value of context and identifying cultural variation’s role in social development. Special pedagogical features in each chapter enhance the learning experience and promote student counter-intuitive examples cases challenge reader assumptions, coverage of extreme cases tell the story behind historical advancements, and profiles of current leaders in the field highlight the many paths to a career in social development. With a focus on real-world application, coupled with coverage of cutting-edge methodologies and the latest research findings, this book gives students a strong, highly relevant foundation in core concepts and practices central to the study of social development.