A Child's World: Infancy Through Adolescence, 11/e
Diane E. Papalia Ruth Duskin Feldman
ISBN: 0073531979 Copyright year: 2008
Feature Summary
An enhanced emphasis on evolutionary theory as it affects the study of child development. Beginning with expanded introductory material in Chapter 2, many other chapters discuss evolutionary interpretations of topics ranging from maternal nutrition (Chapter 4) and early sensory abilities (Chapter 6) to language (Chapter 7) and gender (Chapters 11 and 14).
New integration of cognitive neuroscience. The 11th edition includes sections on brain development in middle childhood, adolescence, and in the fetus and infant. In addition, many studies throughout the text shed light on the role of the brain in cognition and emotions.
Continued emphasis on cultural and historical influences on development. The 11th edition fully integrates cross-cultural research throughout the text and highlights it in Around the World boxes, reflecting the diversity of the population in the United States and in other societies.
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