Blackwell Reader In Developmental Psychology

* Provides the key readings in developmental psychology in one volume. * Introduces and contextualises each reading for ease of use and reference. * Presents an excellent reference and study tool for students and academics alike. * Includes postscripts to classic papers i.e. Developmental psychology is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of scientific enquiry to be found. This collection of readings provides the reader with an introduction to the area by giving immediate access to a broad ranging selection of papers written by one or more leading international experts. The Blackwell Reader in Developmental Psychology contains articles that have been selected to reflect the wide variety of topics investigated by developmental scientists, the dynamic changing nature of the subject, and the current state of the art. All of the articles, many of which have been specially commissioned for this book, are accessible to students at all levels of their studies in developmental psychology. The Reader can thus be used either in conjunction with, or as a replacement for, a textbook that offers an introduction to this dynamic area of study. Developmental psychology is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of scientific enquiry to be found. Provides the key readings in developmental psychology in one volume. Introduces and contextualises each reading for ease of use and reference. Presents an excellent reference and study tool for students and academics alike. Includes postscripts to classic papers i.e. newly commissioned articles by the papers' original author updating their research.