The Development of Children: 7th Edition - Hardcover

Reviews of the previous edition (6e):

'Impressive in its breadth and depth of coverage. Magnificent in its scope. Truly a masterpiece. I stand in admiration of the skilful way in which material is made relevant and lively to the reader.' – Joseph Campos, University of California, Berkeley, USA

'I found the comprehensive review of current research in the various areas to be an appealing aspect of this text. It reflects both current trends and the interests often expressed by students.' – Maria A. Gartstein, Washington State University, USA

'This is a text that summarizes the latest research in a format that is very accessible. The author really knows the field.' – Kresha Warnock, Ball State University, USA

This popular textbook has long been acclaimed for its authoritative chronological exploration of how the lives of children are shaped by biological and cultural factors. Lead author Cynthia Lightfoot builds on the legacy of original authors Michael and Sheila Cole, offering a lively, engaging, and always accessible examination of child development as a process involving the whole child within multiple, mutually influencing contexts. 
Throughout, the emphasis is on how the interaction of biology and culture contributes both to the universal pathways of development shared by all children and to the diverse developmental patterns that unfold in the lives of individual children. This is an accessible introduction to Developmental Psychology for students taking courses that focus on child and adolescent development.