This chronologically organized and very practical book uses a psychosocial (Eriksonian) emphasis as an integrating theoretical orientation to help readers synthesize the large body of information that makes up the study of child development. The Newmans' goal is to bring students face to face with the intricate way in which the lives of children at each stage of their development are interwoven with the influence of adults and larger social institutions. You'll find the pacing excellent as the authors offer a blend of story telling, detail, research studies, examples, and explanations to bring the study of child development to life.
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