An Introduction to Child Development
- Thomas Keenan - Niagara College
- Subhadra Evans - Deakin University, Australia
- Kevin Crowley - University of South Wales, UK
An Introduction to Child Development, Third Edition provides undergraduate students in psychology and other disciplines with a comprehensive survey of the main areas of child development, from infancy through to adolescence, in a readily accessible format. It equips students with an appreciation of the critical issues, while providing balanced coverage of topics that represent both classic and cutting edge work in this vast and fascinating field.
The new edition has been fully updated and features:
- Topical research examples from current literature in psychology, education, nursing and medicine including new material on fetal learning and the role of play
- New and expanded sections covering key contemporary issues in cognitive, emotional and social development
- New features such as 'Points for Reflection' boxes, designed to encourage the reader to reflect more deeply on the subject matter
- Access to an enhanced SAGE Edge companion website which features online readings, Powerpoint Slides, ‘Test Yourself’ questions and much more (https://edge.sagepub.com/keenan3e).
good range of topics covered within the text. Can be used within a variety of topics. Easy to read but includes professional vocabulary.
This is an ideal texts for undergraduates trying to tackle and grasp the foundations of child development. It integrates original and current perspectives keeping the focus relevant, informative and comprehensive. An engaging, must read for psychology students.
A well structured, engaging and comprehensible introductory textbook ideal for undergraduate studies.
This text engages the reader with good use of colour and images, and is also a nice size and feel to read. A great introduction to child development with a good focus on developmental psychology, including detailed but approachable accounts of the main theoretical perspectives. Good coverage of both classic studies and contemporary research into areas such as neuroplasticity and epigenetics. The accompanying website is well worth a browse too!
Very useful book which thoroughly address all aspects of child development,
A good book which adopts the psychological stance to child development. Some concepts are slightly advanced for the level 3 students and this would perhaps be more suitable for higher education. A wide range of topics covered within.
A perfect companion to the Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education.
Highly recommend this text, it gives a clear insight to child development along with the 'test your knowledge' section, which will definitely be beneficial for any student.
