H. Rudolph Schaffer – författare

This is a fully updated and revised edition of a book that bridges the gap between research and practice in the field of child and family psychology. Making Decisions About Children summarises our knowledge of the sorts of issues that are of concern of those working with children including the effects of maternal employment and of divorce, the implications of different family types and the comparative fitness of men and women as parents.

Introducing Child Psychology is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children. A non-technical introduction for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.Presents the major topics of child development investigated by psychologists.Pays particular attention to the most recent research findings.Consistently relates psychological knowledge to practical situations, showing what psychology has to offer in real life situations involving children.Learning is supported by study boxes, summaries, definitions and suggestions for further reading.

Introducing Child Psychology is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children. A non-technical introduction for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.Presents the major topics of child development investigated by psychologists.Pays particular attention to the most recent research findings.Consistently relates psychological knowledge to practical situations, showing what psychology has to offer in real life situations involving children.Learning is supported by study boxes, summaries, definitions and suggestions for further reading.

Perfect for courses in child development or developmental psychology and arranged thematically in sections corresponding to chapter headings usually found in textbooks, this book is ideal for students wanting an accessible book to enrich their learning experience.

Key Features:

-Provides an overview of the place of each concept in Developmental Psychology under three headings, namely its meaning, origins and current usage.

-Concepts are grouped into sections corresponding to the main themes usually covered in teaching.

-Relevant concepts in the book are emboldened and linked by listing at the end of each concept

-Guidance is provided to further reading on each of the concepts discussed.

The book will be centrally important to undergraduate students who need to learn the language used by developmental psychologists in describing their studies, but will also help more advanced readers in checking their ideas regarding the nature and uSAGE of particular concepts.

Perfect for courses in child development or developmental psychology and arranged thematically in sections corresponding to chapter headings usually found in textbooks, this book is ideal for students wanting an accessible book to enrich their learning experience.

Key Features:

-Provides an overview of the place of each concept in Developmental Psychology under three headings, namely its meaning, origins and current usage.

-Concepts are grouped into sections corresponding to the main themes usually covered in teaching.

-Relevant concepts in the book are emboldened and linked by listing at the end of each concept

-Guidance is provided to further reading on each of the concepts discussed.

The book will be centrally important to undergraduate students who need to learn the language used by developmental psychologists in describing their studies, but will also help more advanced readers in checking their ideas regarding the nature and uSAGE of particular concepts.

An authoritative new work exploring the themes of communication and implementation of research within developmental psychology – a scientific field with extensive real world value in addressing problems faced by individuals, families and services 

Brings together the insights of a stellar group of contributors with personal experience translating developmental psychology research into practice Accessibly structured into sections exploring family processes and child rearing practices; educational aspects; and clinical applications Goes beyond traditional reviews of literature in the field to report on practical implementation of research findings, including the challenges faced by authors Serves as an invaluable resource for developmental psychologists, practitioners working in the field of child development, and policymakers working on issues affecting children and families

An authoritative new work exploring the themes of communication and implementation of research within developmental psychology – a scientific field with extensive real world value in addressing problems faced by individuals, families and services 

Brings together the insights of a stellar group of contributors with personal experience translating developmental psychology research into practice Accessibly structured into sections exploring family processes and child rearing practices; educational aspects; and clinical applications Goes beyond traditional reviews of literature in the field to report on practical implementation of research findings, including the challenges faced by authors Serves as an invaluable resource for developmental psychologists, practitioners working in the field of child development, and policymakers working on issues affecting children and families

An authoritative new work exploring the themes of communication and implementation of research within developmental psychology – a scientific field with extensive real world value in addressing problems faced by individuals, families and services  Brings together the insights of a stellar group of contributors with personal experience translating developmental psychology research into practiceAccessibly structured into sections exploring family processes and child rearing practices; educational aspects; and clinical applicationsGoes beyond traditional reviews of literature in the field to report on practical implementation of research findings, including the challenges faced by authorsServes as an invaluable resource for developmental psychologists, practitioners working in the field of child development, and policymakers working on issues affecting children and families

Perfect for courses in child development or developmental psychology and arranged thematically in sections corresponding to chapter headings usually found in textbooks, this book is ideal for students wanting an accessible book to enrich their learning experience.

Key Features:

-Provides an overview of the place of each concept in Developmental Psychology under three headings, namely its meaning, origins and current usage.

-Concepts are grouped into sections corresponding to the main themes usually covered in teaching.

-Relevant concepts in the book are emboldened and linked by listing at the end of each concept

-Guidance is provided to further reading on each of the concepts discussed.

The book will be centrally important to undergraduate students who need to learn the language used by developmental psychologists in describing their studies, but will also help more advanced readers in checking their ideas regarding the nature and uSAGE of particular concepts.