Introduction to Infant Development

Erscheinungsjahr 2002
ISBN: 978-0-19-850646-1
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 374 Seiten

This book provides a complete introduction to Infant Development for undergraduates. It is written by a group of internationally known and respected authors, providing the same high level of expertise across all topics, but the chapters have been carefully edited so that they read together 'as a whole'. The book is well illustrated, reflects the latest research, discusses current theoretical reviews, and its coverage is lively and topical. Contains a number of topics that are not found elswehere in standard textbooks. Of particular note (being witten by world experts and being bang up to date);
- language development

- face perception - not seen elsewhere in detail, and beautifully illustrated

- role of intervention in infant development, and social policy implications and practical applications Particularly strong chapters on

- The role of play

- Learning to communicate

This book provides a complete introduction to Infant Development for undergraduates. It is written by a group of internationally known and respected authors, providing the same high level of expertise across all topics, but the chapters have been carefully edited so that they read together 'as a whole'. The book is well illustrated, reflects the latest research, discusses current theoretical reviews, and its coverage is lively and topical.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Slater, Alan

Lewis, Michael