Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology 2nd edition

"This book is a delight. Whilst certain to become the standard text for many introductory and foundation courses in developmental psychology it will also have a much broader appeal to professionals in health, education, and social work. Throughout the book the authors develop their arguments utilizing a clever balance of classic texts and new research evidence to guide the reader through the big issues in developmental psychology. Their excellent style draws you in and makes learning fun."---David Coghill, University of Dundee, UK"This is an excellent introduction to the field of developmental psychology. I especially liked its coverage of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, SLI, and Williams syndrome."---Robert Siegler, Carnegie Mellon University, USA"An engaging introduction to the field of child development, current knowledge in the area, and the historical figures who brought us there. The addition of new chapters has added to the value of the book by introducing a greater discussion of scientific methodology, and by addressing developmental disorders."---Karen Turner, University of Queensland, Australia"A clear, thorough, and engaging introduction to the key ideas and methods of developmental psychology." David Peebles, University of Huddersfield, UKThis new edition of the highly successful Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of development psychologyThe book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: Are children born good or bad?What do children understand about the mind?What roles do nature and nurture play in child development?As in the previous edition, the book follows a thematic approach and outlines the main areas of developmental psychology, including classic theories and studies, and offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic - such as theory of mind, attachment, and moral devlopment - and is self-contained and comprehensive in its coverage. New chapter in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology, an overview of developmental disorders, and an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical developmentThe book is student-friendly, with all topics described in straightforward language, illustrated in full color, and organized as standalone chapter. The text is written to be both accessible and comprehensive, and to provide an engaging overview for students and professionals who have little or no background in this areaThe new edition of Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology includes a range of online resources for both students and lecturers, Please visit www.psypress.com/cw/mitchell for full details