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Child & developmental psychology

Paperback. An introductory text on child psychology discussing different theoretical perspectives by analysing major figures' work on the mental life of babies. It looks at Darwin, Freud, Piaget, Skinner, Chomsky, Bowlby and others, thus appraising the origins and development of the discipline. Num Pages: 1 pages, 27 photographs. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745602455
ISBN
9780745602455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.98

Hardback. Why and how did ADHD become the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder among children and adolescents, as well as one of the most controversial? This work argues that an alignment of social and economic trends and incentives converged in the early 1990s with greater scientific knowledge to make ADHD the most prevalent pediatric mental disorder. Num Pages: 360 pages, 4 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JMC; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674031630
ISBN
9780674031630
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.73
€ 56.94

Paperback. Seventy deeply troubled teenagers spend weeks, months, even years in a locked psychiatric ward. They are out of control - violent or suicidal, in trouble with the law, unpredictable, and dangerous. Twenty years later, most of them still struggle. This title portrays edgy teenagers developing into thoughtful, responsible adults. Series: Adolescent Lives S. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674027343
ISBN
9780674027343
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.03
€ 47.63

Hardcover. A concise and valuable overview of what modern developmental psychologists have learned about children's developing powers of perception and capacity for reasoning, but also suggests new ways of studying children that better capture the truth about their young minds. Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 169 x 23. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674018839
ISBN
9780674018839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.39

Paperback. In the midst of the largest wave of immigration in history, America is once again contemplating a future in which new arrivals will play a crucial role in reworking the fabric of the nation. This study offers an interdisciplinary view of who these children are and what their future might hold. Series: The Developing Child. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSP1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674008380
ISBN
9780674008380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.10

Paperback. Looking at the ecological niche infants occupy, Rochat describes how infants develop capabilities and conceptual understanding in relation to three interconnected domains: the self, objects and other people. Series: The Developing Child. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 halftones, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674008366
ISBN
9780674008366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.17

Paperback. This text provides coverage of the major research and theoretical perspectives on adoption, reviewing the work of several disciplines within psychology, sociology and social work. It also looks at the development of children once adopted. Series: Working Together for Children, Young People & Their Families. Num Pages: 240 pages, 4 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632041497
ISBN
9780632041497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.53

Paperback. * Fascinating account of an unusual research project challenges many assumptions about how young children. * Turns upside-down the commonly held belief that professionals know better than parents how to educate and bring up children. Series: Understanding Children's Worlds. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631236153
ISBN
9780631236153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.25

Hardcover. The role of play in child development is a source of ongoing interest and debate. In this book, renowned expert Peter Smith offers an expansive definition of the term "play", taking an in-depth look at its impact on children, as well as its adaptive value for birds and mammals, including primates. Series: Understanding Children's Worlds. Num Pages: 268 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 241 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631235217
ISBN
9780631235217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.96

Hardcover. This text provides an account of the child's journey from the womb to young adulthood. The first half of the book, discussing normal patterns of growth and development, is cross-referenced to equivalent chapters in the second half, discussing atypical conditions. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC; MFKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 36. Weight in Grams: 924.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631234654
ISBN
9780631234654
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.27

Paperback. This book uses the paradigm of the child as a problem solver to examine various theories of cognitive development. * Provides balanced coverage of a broad range of contemporary theories. * Focuses on collaborative tasks which are carried out with other children or adults. Num Pages: 160 pages, 2. BIC Classification: JMC; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631234586
ISBN
9780631234586
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.25

Paperback. * A broad--ranging introductory guide to key issues in the study of childhood. * Approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi--professional perspective. * Presents the basics of psychology, social welfare, education, health, law, culture, rights, politics, and economics as they relate to children. Editor(s): Wyse, Dominic. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631233978
ISBN
9780631233978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.89

Paperback. Developmental Psychology and Youis a lively and accessible introduction to the psychology of human development. The authors, who all have extensive experience in teaching and research, have selected topics that will appeal to new students of this subject and have presented them in a way that demonstrates their relevance to everyday life. Num Pages: 360 pages, 20. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 14. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631233909
ISBN
9780631233909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.96

Paperback. * An authoritative survey of major theoretical issues in infant development. * Written by leading scholars in the field of infancy. * Each chapter either presents a distinct theoretical approach to infant development or reviews contrasting theories in a specific subfield. Editor(s): Bremner, J. Gavin; Slater, Alan. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631233381
ISBN
9780631233381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.44

Hardcover. Infancy research is one of the hottest areas in developmental psychology, with advances in brain imaging techniques allowing psychologists to investigate what is happening in an infant's brain. This volume examines theories of infant development. Editor(s): Bremner, J. Gavin; Slater, Alan. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 34. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631233374
ISBN
9780631233374
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.01

Paperback. This book represents a test to the hypothesis that vocal rhythm coordination at four months of age predicts attachment and cognition at age 12 months. The findings show that high coordination can index more or less optimal outcomes, as a function of outcome measure, partner, and site. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 180 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFDC; JMC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631232117
ISBN
9780631232117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.16

Paperback. This unprecedented collection of articles is an introduction to the study of cultural variations in childhood across the world and to the theoretical frameworks for investigating and interpreting them. Editor(s): Levine, Robert; New, Rebecca S.; LeVine, Robert A. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JHMC; JMC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631229766
ISBN
9780631229766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.25

Paperback. The medium of television, although a daily part of most modern lives, remains mysterious in the manner it may influence its audience. At the center of this mysery lies the debate of content vs. medium without regard to its content. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; JFD; JFSP1; JMAL; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631229223
ISBN
9780631229223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.98

Paperback. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 298 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMC; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631224518
ISBN
9780631224518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.98

Paperback. This work makes the claim that strategies of knowledge acquisition may vary significantly across (as well as within) individuals and can be conceptualized within a developmental framework. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631224501
ISBN
9780631224501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.98

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