Child Development : A Practical Introduction

Focusing on the earliest years (0-8), the new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory, and current practice in the field of child development.The new edition is fully up to date with current policy and legislation and now includes;·         New '˜Research boxes' in each chapter helping students link theory to practice·         Increased coverage on children's social and emotional development·         A brand new companion website including a selection of free SAGE Journal articles, annotated further readings, weblinks and useful online materials.