Developmental Psychology - A Reader (Hardcover)

This reader brings together both classic papers and more recent publications which have had an impact on the debate about mechanisms of child development. Providing a balance of theoretical, empirical and review papers, it covers research on infants, children and adolescents. The readings are arranged in chronological order, from "Starting Off in Life" to "Towards Adulthood". Each section contains an introduction by the editors, who offer suggestions about how to use the reader and developing related study skills, as well as practical advice on writing essays and research papers.