Sheila R. Cole Boeken

'The Development of Children' aims to provide students with a broad framework for understanding children's development. Written by a team of experts, topics covered include infancy, early childhood, diseases, and mental development.

Presents the science of child development without losing sight of the child. Its emphasis on cultural context, integration of the diverse aspects of development, authoratative presentation of competing theories, and scientific integraty combine to form high standard of text.