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).
Supplements
For students
- Interactive quizzes
- Free access to scholarly journal articles
- Weblinks
- Flashcard glossary
- Author-selected videos
- Instructors Manual
- PowerPoint slides
- Testbanks
Available in library - not on essential reading.
This is an excellent text, covering the core issues of child development at a good level. In additition the reader will be encouraged to develop their ow; understanding at a deeper level.
I thought this is a really excellent text for our students - who are clinical psychology students learning about child development to inform their clinical work with young people.
It strikes an excellent balance between being comprehensive and excessively detailed. The book is clearly written, and includes a good mix of theory and facts about development.
This book is a good source, especially for novice professionals entering into the field of working with children. It addresses core issues in a manner which flows through the various developmental stages. It is great for undergraduate students.
Very good and well rounded publication which fits with several of our BA (Hons) in Early Years modules making it a recommended choice for our students
This text allows students to understand the importance of Child development and how variables can impact on their social, environmental and cognitive processes.
This is an accessible and informative book which introduces and explains key themes of the subject. The content is up to date and includes relevant and appropriate learning tasks for students to consolidate their learning.
A good overview and insight to theory and covers core themes embed as part of our programme. Easy to read and digest.
Does not link to the current content of the Foundation Degree in Education., but could prove useful as wider reading.
Essential down to earth, detailed and easy to understand text which I have adopted for all students. They just get it and that makes their study more effective and enabling for the children they work with.
