Child Development A Practical Introduction 2e. Kevin Crowley 9781473975699

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.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Development Chapter 2: Policy and Early Years Practice Chapter 3: Researching Child Development Chapter 4: Physical and Brain Development Chapter 5: Cognition and Memory Chapter 6: Disorders and Development Chapter 7: Health and Development Chapter 8: Emotional Development Chapter 9 Social Development Chapter 10: Language and Literacy Chapter 11: The Role of Play Chapter 12: The Role of the Adult