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Child and adolescent development
719 pages
A grounded, comprehensive exploration of how humans grow, learn, and navigate the journey from infancy to young adulthood.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting in a well-lit, engaging university lecture hall where the complexities of human growth are carefully unspooled. The pace is steady and deliberate, designed for absorption rather than a quick skim. It carries an objective yet deeply practical tone, grounding abstract psychological research in the everyday realities of parenting, teaching, and nursing. The mood is structured and educational, offering a comforting sense of clarity amidst the often chaotic reality of raising or educating children. The prose is straightforward and accessible, prioritizing clear takeaways over academic jargon. It is an ideal companion for students, educators, and caregivers who want to move beyond intuition and build a solid, research-backed understanding of the developing mind.
- Mood
- structured
- grounded
- educational
- Tone
- informative
- objective
- practical
- academic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- human growth · the transition to adulthood · environmental impact on youth · caregiving and guidance
- The writing
- The writing is clear, structured, and accessible, prioritizing comprehension and practical application over literary flourish.
- The arc
- The reader journeys from the foundational innocence of early childhood through the complex, transformative turbulence of adolescence.
- Who it's for
- Students of psychology, educators, and dedicated parents seeking a research-backed framework for understanding how children grow.
Content notes
- discussions of mental health
- developmental challenges
About the book
Incorporating a solid research base with real-life applications, Child and Adolescent Development illustrates the cognitive, psychosocial, and physical development of children in the context of today's society. The Fifth Edition includes increased coverage of the role of adults in the lives of children with expanded discussions of the applied and practical implications of developmental research for parenting, teaching, nursing, etc.
Description from Open Library.
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