For courses in Infancy and Early Childhood Development, with a focus on birth to age 3.
Infancy: Development from Birth to Age 3 helpsstudents understand the role of infant development research and how they may apply it to their own lives as well as the broader implications upon public policies. Students are also presented with the relevant historical information in many of the chapters to provide a broader perspective and highlight how far we’ve come in our understanding of the first 3 years of life. Issues of diversity and multicultural experience are also incorporated, illustrating how nature and nurture work together.
About the Author
Dana Gross, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Affiliated Faculty of Asian Studies and Linguistic Studies at St. Olaf College, where she teaches an advanced seminar on Infant Development, as well as courses in Research Methods, Developmental Psychology, and Human Development in East Asia. Dana Gross received her BA in Psychology from Smith College and her PhD in Child Psychology from the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota. Dana’s research has been published in Child Development, Cognitive Development, and International Journal of Behavioural Development, among others. Most recently, she has been involved in field research in a high school-based parent education program for adolescent parents and their infant and toddler children. Dana has presented her work at numerous conferences, and served as consultant and co-author for several developmental textbooks.
Alot of great information. The book was really easy (understandable). I would suggest this book to anyone. Great product overall.
The quality was perfect, and the information inside this book is pretty useful and interesting. I’m really glad I read this text before having children… it is very informative.
Product Details :
- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: Pearson; 2 edition (October 14, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0205734197
- ISBN-13: 978-0205734191
- Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches