Theories of infant development /

This volume provides an authoritative, up-to-date survey of theories of infant development. The contributors, who are all leaders in their field, present a wide range of theoretical perspectives on development in infancy. Each one provides advanced treatment of the issues and addresses current theor...

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Other Authors: Bremner, J. Gavin, 1949-, Slater, Alan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume provides an authoritative, up-to-date survey of theories of infant development. The contributors, who are all leaders in their field, present a wide range of theoretical perspectives on development in infancy. Each one provides advanced treatment of the issues and addresses current theoretical controversies in their area of expertise. The book is divided into three major sections, covering the development of perception and action, cognitive development, and social development and communication. Within these sections, each of the book's twelve chapters presents a specific theoretical approach or reviews contrasting theories in a particular area. The editors provide a preface linking and contextualizing the material.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 379 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780470752180
0470752181
9780470752173
0470752173
9780631233374
0631233377
9780631233381
0631233385
9786611322625
6611322620