Child Development by Rosalyn H. Shute, Phillip T. Slee - 9781032938080

Child DevelopmentTheories and Critical Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Rosalyn H. Shute, Phillip T. Slee\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032938080, 978-1032938080\nSynopsis\nChild Development: Theories and Critical Perspectives provides a perceptive and engaging overview of theories in child and adolescent psychology, uniquely combining traditional scientific perspectives with critical (postmodern) approaches. This new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate recent advances in the field, featuring a new chapter, 'Theorizing about childrens digital worlds', that explores contemporary issues including social media, artificial intelligence, internet addiction and the banning of mobile phones in schools.\n\nThe authors skilfully place developmental theories within philosophical and cultural contexts, tracing historical developments across different schools of thought while exploring their interconnections and p.