Infancy & Childhood

by Charlotte J. Patterson

"Infancy and Childhood", brings the research to life through stories. What prompted researcher Virginia Apgar to develop what became the Apgar Test on newborns? Who knew that psychologist Eleanor Gibson' famous 'visual cliff' experiment was inspired by her own toddler's experience of hesitation in approaching the edge of the Grand Canyon? These stories help students appreciate the relevance of theory, helping them internalize research-intensive material. Through integrating such stories, this text blends scientific rigor with accessibility. This text covers child development from infancy through pre-adolescence.

592 pages, Hardcover

First published January 16, 2008

Reviews

[Naomi]

This semester has had some of the best text books. This did not disappoint and left me wishing I had bought it instead of renting it because of all the information packed inside.