Psychology Library Editions: Child Development Ser.: Research Issues in Child...

Name: Psychology Library Editions: Child Development Ser.: Research Issues in Child...
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Research Issues in Child DevelopmentAuthor(s): Chris Pratt, Alison F. Garton, William E. Tunmer, Andrew R. Nesdale\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138501010, 978-1138501010\nSynopsis\nFirst published in 1986, this authoritative book contains a selection of original, research based, reports of studies conducted in Australia and New Zealand in the field of Child Development. The topics have been arranged into four major sections cognitive issues in development, language and reading development, perpetual motor development and social aspects of development. Both pure and applied research issues are presented, and the chapters cover child development from infancy to adolescence.\n\nThe books special strength lies in the diversity of topics tackled and the range of developmental research represented. Theoretical viewpoints are raised and empirical questions answered in the studies reported. The editors have systemat.