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The Nurture Assumption by Judith Rich HarrisThis groundbreaking book, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times notable pick, rattled the psychological establishment when it was first published in 1998 by claiming that parents have little impact on their children's development. In this tenth anniversary edition of The Nurture Assumption, Judith Harris has updated material throughout and provided a fresh introduction. Combining insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, primatology, and evolutionary biology, she explains how and why the tendency of children to take cues from their peers works to their evolutionary advantage. This electrifying book explodes many of our unquestioned beliefs about children and parents and gives us a radically new view of childhood.
Call Number: HQ772 .H353 2009 (South)
ISBN: 9781439101650
Publication Date: 2009-02-24
The Human Spark by Jerome KaganAs infants we are rife with potential. For a short time, we have before us a seemingly infinite number of developmental paths. Soon, however, we become limited to certain paths as we grow into unique products of our genetics and experience. But what factors account for the variation,in skills, personalities, values,that results? How do experiences shape what we bring into the world?In The Human Spark , pioneering psychologist Jerome Kagan offers an unflinching examination of personal, moral, and cultural development that solidifies his place as one of the most influential psychologists of the past century. In this definitive analysis of the factors that shape the human mind, Kagan explores the tension between biology and the environment. He reviews major advances in the science of development over the past three decades and offers pointed critiques and new syntheses. In so doing, Kagan calls out the shortcomings of the modern fad for neuroscience, shows why theories of so-called attachment parenting are based on a misinterpretation of research, and questions the field's reflexive tendency to pathologize the behaviour of the young. Most importantly, he reminds us that a life, however influenced by biology and upbringing, is still a tapestry to be woven, not an outcome to be endured.A profound exploration of what is universal and what is individual in human development, The Human Spark is the result of a scientist's lifelong quest to discover how we become who we are. Whether the reader is a first-time parent wondering what influence she, her genes, and the wider world will have on her child an educator seeking insight into the development of her students or simply a curious soul seeking self-knowledge, Kagan makes an expert and companionable guide.
Human Genetics by Noël MerinoThis Halloween-themed Candy Fairies super special has double the delicious fun In this extra-long Candy Fairies adventure, five fairy friends are sent on a quest to discover why all the gummy trees are melting in the Sugar Valley. Is a goblin haunting the Gummy Forest? Each fairy will need to use her unique abilities to discover what is souring the forest. Turns out, it's a sad, lonely young dragon named Carobee. But with some help from the Candy Fairies, Carobee learns to spin his fire into a special sweet treat, so peace can be restored to the kingdom.
Call Number: QH431 .H8356 2010 (Downtown, South)
ISBN: 9780737747072
Publication Date: 2010-04-23
The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa CareyEpigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being.
Call Number: QH450 .C37 2012 (Kent)
ISBN: 9780231161169
Publication Date: 2012-03-06
Super Genes by Deepak Chopra; Rudolph E. TanziThe authors of the New York Times bestseller Super Brain present a bold new understanding of our genes and how simple changes in lifestyle can boost genetic activity. The leap into "radical well-being" is a promise waiting to be fulfilled. "You are not simply the sum total of the genes you were born with," writes Deepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi. "You are the user and controller of your genes, the author of your biological story. No prospect in self-care is more exciting." Learning how to shape your gene activity is at the heart of this exciting and eagerly-anticipated book from the bestselling duo behind Super Brain, which became a nationwide hit on public television. For decades medical science has believed that genes determined our biological destiny. Now the new genetics has changed that assumption forever. You will always have the genes you were born with, but genes are dynamic, responding to everything we think, say, and do. Suddenly they've become our strongest allies for personal transformation. When you make lifestyle choices that optimize how your genes behave, you can reach for a state of health and fulfillment undreamed of even a decade ago. The impact on prevention, immunity, diet, aging, and chronic disorders is unparalleled.
Epigenetics by Richard C. Francis[PRINT] "The potential is staggering. . . . The age of epigenetics has arrived."--Time, January 2010Epigenetic means "on the gene," and the term refers to the recent discovery that stress in the environment can impact an individual's physiology so deeply that those biological scars are actually inherited by the next several generations. For instance, a recent study has shown that men who started smoking before puberty caused their sons to have significantly higher rates of obesity. And obesity is just the tip of the iceberg--many researchers believe that epigenetics holds the key to understanding cancer, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, and diabetes.Epigenetics is the first book for general readers on this fascinating and important topic. The book is driven by stories such as the Dutch famine of World War II, Jos#65533; Canseco and steroids, the breeding of mules and hinnies, Tazmanian devils and contagious cancer, and more.
Genetic Disorders Sourcebook by Sandra J. Judd (Editor)Child Abuse Sourcebook, Second Edition provides updated information about neglect and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children and adolescents. These include abusive head trauma, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, corporal punishment, bullying, aggression through technology, child exploitation, teen dating abuse, and parental substance abuse. Guidelines are provided on how to report abuse and who must report abuse. Information about the legal protections available through Child Protective Services, the court system, foster care, and adoption is described. Abuse prevention programs that provide education, respite and crisis care, and support groups for children, teens, adults, and communities are presented. A section on strategies for positive parenting discusses child discipline, anger management, leaving children home alone, and helping children who have been sexually abused. A glossary of related terms and directories of additional resources are also includ
Call Number: RB155.5 .G455 2010 (Downtown, South)
ISBN: 9780780810761
Publication Date: 2009-12-01
Genes, Chromosomes, and Disease by Nicholas Wright GillhamThis very readable overview of the rise and transformations of medical genetics and of the eugenic impulses that have been inspired by the emerging understanding of the genetic basis of many diseases and disabilities is based on a popular nonmajors course, "Social Implications of Genetics," that Gillham gave for many years at Duke University. The book is suitable for use as a text in similar overview courses about genes and social issues or genes and disease. It gives a good overview of the developments and status of this field for a wide range of biomedical researchers, physicians, and students, especially those interested in the prospects for the new, genetics-based personalized medicine.
Call Number: RB155.5 .G55 2011 (Kent, South)
ISBN: 9780137075447
Publication Date: 2011-06-09
Child Development by Jean A. Mercer; Jean MercerMyths and misunderstandings about child development can often get in the way of student learning. Jean Mercer exposes some of the most commonly held myths offering scientific research findings to refute ill-informed claims.
Call Number: HQ771 .M47 2009 (North, South)
ISBN: 9781412956468
Publication Date: 2009-02-05
Child Development by John W. SantrockThorough. Accurate. Reliable. Engaging.These are just a few of the words used by adopters and reviewers of John Santrock’sChild Development.Child Developmentis widely considered the most accurate and up-to-date topically-organized text in the field. Used by hundreds of thousands of students over eleven editions, its learning goals-driven learning system provides a clear roadmap to student understanding of the content. The fully revised twelfth edition reinforces the highly contemporary tone and focus by featuring hundreds of new citations.
Call Number: RJ131 .S26 2009 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780073370637
Publication Date: 2008-11-21
Congenital Disorders Sourcebook by Sandra J. Judd (Editor)According to the March of Dimes, 120,000 babies-one in thirty-three-are born each year with a birth defect. In fact, birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. yet the future is brightening. recent medical advances have enabled doctors to diagnose and treat some birth defects before birth, affording affected childer a much greater chance at Survival. Additionally, advances in our understanding of the causes of birth defects allow prospective parents to take steps to minimize the chance that an infant will be born with these types of disorders. Congenital Disorders Sourcebook, Third Edititon, describes the most common types of nonhereditary birth defects and disorders related to prematurity, gestational injuries, prenatal and perinatal infections, maternal health conditions during pregancy, and birth complications, including cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, fetal alcohol syndrome, spina bifida, and disorders of the heart, brain, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, urinary tract, and reproductive organs. Causes, prevention strategies, and diagnostic test are explained, and innovative treatment strategies, including fetal Surgery, are described. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for further help and information.
Call Number: RG626 .C597 2013 (Kent)
ISBN: 9780780812956
Publication Date: 2013-04-01
Child Development by John W. SantrockThorough. Accurate. Reliable. Engaging.These are just a few of the words used by adopters and reviewers of John Santrock’sChild Development.Child Developmentis widely considered the most accurate and up-to-date topically-organized text in the field. Used by hundreds of thousands of students over eleven editions, its learning goals-driven learning system provides a clear roadmap to student understanding of the content. The fully revised twelfth edition reinforces the highly contemporary tone and focus by featuring hundreds of new citations.
Call Number: RJ131 .S26 2009 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780073370637
Publication Date: 2008-11-21
The Yale Child Study Center Guide to Understanding Your Child by Linda C. Mayes; Donald J. CohenNow the organization that represents the most advanced research and thinking about child development brings you state of the art answers to every parenting concerns. Focusing exclusively on developmental issues, the work of psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, social workers and educators at Yale University School of Medicine's Child Study Center has been brought together in a comprehensive reference guide for every family bookshelf. Here is sound, reassuring advice on child-rearing that covers everything from preparing for the birth of your first child, to understanding different learning styles. Parents will find answers to questions ranging from "How can I prevent eating disorders or obesity from developing?" to "If spanking is an inappropriate form of discipline, what do I do when talking doesn't work?" From toilet training to learning disability, from sexuality to substance abuse, this book will become an indispensable source of information for generations to come.
Call Number: HQ769 .M373 2002 (Kent, North)
ISBN: 0316954322
Publication Date: 2002-02-20
The Psychology of the Child by Jean Piaget; Barbel Inhelder; Helen Weaver (Translator)Piaget's influence on psychology has been profound. His pathbreaking investigations and theories of cognitive development have set child psychology moving in entirely new directions. His bold speculations have provided the inspiration for the work of others. His studies have been the subject of many books and countless articles. And, significantly, his influence has spread to other disciplines and is having an ever-growing impact on the general culture at large.Here Jean Piaget, with the assistance of his long-time collaborator B#65533;rbel Inhelder, offers a definitive presentation of the developmental psychology he has elaborated over the last forty years. This comprehensive synthesis traces each stage of the child's cognitive development, over the entire period of childhood, from infancy to adolescence.
Call Number: BF721 .P4813 2000 (Kent, North)
ISBN: 0465095003
Publication Date: 1972-10-18
Adolescence and Beyond by Patricia K. Kerig; Marc S. Schulz; Stuart T. HauserWhile the period of transition from adolescence to adulthood has become a recent focus for developmental psychologists and child mental health practitioners, the full role of the family during this period is only beginning to be explored. Many compelling questions, of interest to anyoneinvolved in adolescence research, remain unanswered. To what extent do family experiences influence the way one navigates through emerging adulthood? How do we begin to understand the interplay between adolescents' contexts and their development and well-being? Adolescence and Beyond: Family Processes and Development offers an accessible synthesis of research, theories, and perspectives on the family processes that contribute to development. Chapters from expert researchers cover a wide variety of topics surrounding the link between family processes andindividual development, including adolescent romantic relationships, emotion regulation, resilience in contexts of risk, and socio-cultural and ethnic influences on development. Drawing on diverse research and methodological approaches that include direct family observations, interviews, andnarrative analyses, this volume presents cutting-edge conceptual and empirical work on the key developmental tasks and challenges in the transition between adolescence and adulthood. Researchers, practitioners, and students in social, developmental, and clinical psychology--as well as those insocial work, psychiatry, and pediatrics--will find this book an invaluable summary of important research on the link between family process and individual development.
Call Number: BF724 .A253 2012 (North)
ISBN: 9780199736546
Publication Date: 2012-01-04
Encyclopedia of Human Development by Neil J. Salkind (Editor)The Encyclopedia of Human Development is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and informative reference work that presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education in a way that is not too technical. With more than 600 entries, this three-volume Encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more.
Call Number: HM626 .E53 2006 (Downtown, North)
ISBN: 1412904757
Publication Date: 2005-10-14
Introducing Piaget by Jan Petterson; Ann Marie HalpennyJean Piaget was one of the most significant contributors to our current understanding of how children think and learn, from birth through to adolescence. In this comprehensive and accessible new book, Ann Marie Halpenny and Jan Pettersen capture the key concepts and principles of Piaget#65533;s fascinating work on children#65533;s thinking, and explore how thinking evolves and develops from infancy through the early years and beyond. Areas covered in Introducing Piaget include: key milestones and achievements in children#65533;s thinking; understanding the physical world through senses and movement in infancy; supporting the emergence of symbolic thought and language in the early years; understanding object permanence; implications of egocentric thinking in early childhood learning and development. Throughout the book, the consequences of these developments for children#65533;s social, emotional and intellectual development are discussed. Updates on Piaget#65533;s theory are also outlined with reference to more recent work on cognitive development in childhood. Each chapter provides a concise summary of material presented through a consideration of the implications for practice in working with children. A glossary of key Piagetian terms is also included. With a particular focus on how Piaget#65533;s principles and concepts can be applied to children in early childhood, this exciting new book is an invaluable resource for teachers, practitioners and students with an interest in learning and development in the early years.
Call Number: LB1140.2 .H347 2014 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780415525268
Publication Date: 2013-10-08
The Learning Brain by Torkel KlingbergDespite all our highly publicized efforts to improve our schools, the United States is still falling behind. We recently ranked 15th in the world in reading, math, and science. Clearly, more needs to be done. In The Learning Brain, Torkel Klingberg urges us to use the insights of neuroscienceto improve the education of our children. The key to improving education lies in understanding how the brain works: that is where learning takes place, after all. The book focuses in particular on "working memory" - our ability to concentrate and to keep relevant information in our head while ignoring distractions (a topic the authorcovered in The Overflowing Brain). Research shows enormous variation in working memory among children, with some ten-year-olds performing at the level of a fourteen-year old, others at that of a six-year old. More important, children with high working memory have better math and reading skills,while children with poor working memory consistently underperform. Interestingly, teachers tend to perceive children with poor working memory as dreamy or unfocused, not recognizing that these children have a memory problem. But what can we do for these children? For one, we can train working memory. The Learning Brain provides a variety of different techniques andscientific insights that may just teach us how to improve our children's working memory. Klingberg also discusses how stress can impair working memory (skydivers tested just before a jump showed a 30% drop in working memory) and how aerobic exercise can actually modify the brain's nerve cells andimprove classroom performance. Torkel Klingberg is one of the world's leading cognitive neuroscientists, but in this book he wears his erudition lightly, writing with simplicity and good humor as he shows us how to give our children the best chance to learn and grow.
Call Number: QP406 .K5513 2013 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780199917105
Publication Date: 2012-11-02
The Adolescent Brain by Valerie F. Reyna (Editor); Sandra B. Chapman (Editor)The period from adolescence through young adulthood is one of great promise and vulnerability. As teenagers approach maturity, they must develop and apply the skills and habits necessary to navigate adulthood and compete in an ever more technological and globalized world. But as parents and researchers have long known, there is a crucial dichotomy between adolescents' cognitive competence and their frequent inability to utilize that competence in everyday decision-making. This volume brings together an interdisciplinary group of leading scientists to examine how the adolescent brain develops, and how this development impacts various aspects of reasoning and decision-making, from the use and function of memory and representation, to judgment, mathematical problem-solving, and the construction of meaning. The contributors ask questions that seek to uncover the basic mechanisms underlying brain development in adolescence, such as: How do the concepts of proof and reasoning emerge? What is the relationship between cognitive and procedural understanding in problem-solving? How can researchers build assessments to capture and describe learning over time?The Adolescent Brainraises questions relevant to young people's educational and health outcomes, as well as to neuroscience research.
Call Number: BF724 .A274 2012 (South)
ISBN: 9781433810701
Publication Date: 2011-12-15
What's Going on in There? by Lise EliotAs a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;how a baby's brain is "assembled" from scratch the critical prenatal factors that shapebrain development how the birthing process itself affects the brain which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development how boys' and girls' brains develop differently how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains.
Language Development in Early Childhood Education by Beverly W. Otto[PRINT] “The acquisition of language is essential to children's cognitive and social development.” From the NAEYC position statement, November 1995. Readers of this book will receive a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight. The text supplies a basic overview of phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge, while also providing practical suggestions for interactions with children and templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development. The appendices provide supplementary information on additional readings. The new edition has been extensively revised with coverage of the latest research and hot topics in the field such as: New To This Edition: Updates the section on the role of brain maturation in language development--Provides awareness of the connections between physical, cognitive, and language development. Describes the techniques used by researchers to discover the perceptual abilities of infants to distinguish speech sounds and patterns of intonation-This helps students understand the complexities of research with very young children. Provides templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development in the assessments chapter-This shows practical ways for teachers to begin to systematically observe individual children’s language development. Includes guidelines and strategies for interacting with English language learnersat each developmental level, providing practical ways in which teachers can enhance language development among ELLs. Reviews current research on autism and its connection to early language development.
Call Number: LB1139.5.L35 O83 2010 (South)
ISBN: 9780135019696
Publication Date: 2009-01-23
Time to Talk by Michelle Macroy-higgins; Carlyn KolkerIs your child on track? Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions... and Time to Talk has the answers. Written by an experienced speech-language pathologist and mom, this practical and proactive guide will help you: Understand the building blocks of speech and language - Monitor progress against expected milestones - Enhance your child's communication skills - Spot signs of potential problems with hearing, speech, or language development - Address common concerns, such as articulation, late talking, stuttering, dyslexia, and more - Get the best results from speech and language therapy - Foster literacy - Raise bilingual children successfully - And more From baby's first babbling to reading readiness, this speech-language booster and troubleshooter covers it all. "
Call Number: LB1139.L3 M23 2017 (Kent)
ISBN: 9780814437292
Publication Date: 2017-03-16
At a Loss for Words by Betty Bardige; T. Berry Brazelton (Foreword by)Drawing on the latest research on development among toddlers and preschoolers, At a Loss for Words lays out the importance of getting parents, policy makers, and child care providers to recognize the role of early literacy skills in reducing the achievement gap that begins before three years of age. Readers are guided through home and classroom settings that promote language, contrasting them with the merely mediocre child care settings in which more and more young children spend increasing amounts of time. Too many of our young children are not receiving the level of input and practice that will enable them to acquire language skillsOCothe key to success in school and life. Bardige explains how to build better community support systems for children, and better public education, in order to ensure that toddlers learn the power of language from their families and teachers."
Call Number: LB1139.L3 B363 2005 (Kent)
ISBN: 1592133924
Publication Date: 2005-05-09
Touchpoints Three to Six by T. Berry Brazelton; Joshua A. SparrowFor decades, new parents have relied on Dr. Brazelton's wisdom in such beloved best sellers as Infants and Mothers and Touchpoints . But all "Brazelton babies" grow up. Now at last, the internationally famous pediatrician, in collaboration with an eminent child psychiatrist, has brought his unique insights to the preschool and first-grade years. In his warm, funny, empathic tone, he again listens to the child's perspective while also showing his characteristic compassion for the parents' feelings.Parents will welcome the unique features of this important new guide. First the authors profile four very different children, followed throughout these years in a delightful and revealing narrative that applies the touchpoints theory to each of the great cognitive, behavioral, and emotional leaps that a child makes from ages three through six. The second part of the book, arranged alphabetically by topic, offers guidance to parents facing contemporary pressures and stresses, such as how to keep a child safe without instilling fear, countering the electronic barrage of violent games and marketing aimed at children, coping successfully with varied family configurations, shifting gender roles, over-scheduling, competition, and more. A Merloyd Lawrence Book
Call Number: HQ792.U5 B72 2001 (Downtown, North)
ISBN: 0738201995
Publication Date: 2001-08-07
Child Development by Thomson Gale Staff (Contribution by)[PRINT] "Child Development offers 296 illustrated articles examining contemporary issues in the field of child and adolescent development. It features the latest research on growth and development during the prenatal, infant, toddler, preschool, middle childhood and adolescent periods. Appendices include an annotated list of Web sties and 40 tables of current statistical data.
Call Number: HQ772 .C436 2002 (South)
ISBN: 0028656180
Publication Date: 1905-06-01
Your Child by American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Staff; David PruittWhat does a typical three-year-old think about and feel? What can you anticipate from your five-year-old about to begin school? What does it mean that your eight-year-old seems to lie regularly? Your Child takes you step-by-step through the developmental milestones of childhood, discussing specific questions and concerns and examining more troublesome problems. From choosing your baby's doctor to dealing with steep problems, from helping a child develop selfesteem to discerning when certain behaviors call for professional help -- and how to find it -- this book offers comprehensive and accessible information for parents on the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of children from infancy through the preadolescent years. Expertly and definitively offering practical advice and invaluable information, Your Child will guide you through every stage of your child's growth and help you meet the daily challenges of parenting.
Call Number: HQ767.9 .Y67 2000 (North, South)
ISBN: 0062737309
Publication Date: 2000-03-22
Becoming Who We Are by Mary K. RothbartWhat are the basic dimensions of temperament? How does temperament influence children's relationships to their physical and social worlds--and their behavior and adjustment across the lifespan? What are its biological underpinnings? From preeminent researcher Mary Rothbart, this work comprehensively examines the role of temperament in the development of personality and psychopathology. In a direct and readable style, Rothbart combines theory and research with everyday observations and clinical examples. She offers new insights on "difficult" children and reviews intervention programs that address temperamental factors in childhood problems. Dr. Rothbart received the Eleanor Maccoby Book Award from Division 7 (Developmental Psychology) of the American Psychological Association for this book.
Call Number: BF723.T53 R68 2011 (South)
ISBN: 9781609180690
Publication Date: 2011-02-14
Encyclopedia of Human Development by Neil J. Salkind (Editor)The Encyclopedia of Human Development is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and informative reference work that presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education in a way that is not too technical. With more than 600 entries, this three-volume Encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more.
Call Number: HM626 .E53 2006 (Downtown, North)
ISBN: 1412904757
Publication Date: 2005-10-14
Child Development by John W. SantrockThorough. Accurate. Reliable. Engaging.These are just a few of the words used by adopters and reviewers of John Santrock’sChild Development.Child Developmentis widely considered the most accurate and up-to-date topically-organized text in the field. Used by hundreds of thousands of students over eleven editions, its learning goals-driven learning system provides a clear roadmap to student understanding of the content. The fully revised twelfth edition reinforces the highly contemporary tone and focus by featuring hundreds of new citations.
Call Number: RJ131 .S26 2009 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780073370637
Publication Date: 2008-11-21
Infancy and Childhood by Charlotte J. PattersonContains stories that help students appreciate the relevance of theory, helping them internalize research-intensive material. This book covers child development from infancy through pre-adolescence.
Call Number: HQ772 .P29 2009 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780073355894
Publication Date: 2008-01-16
Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development by Peter K. Smith (Editor); Craig Hart (Editor); Maurissa Abecassis (Contribution by); Martyn D. Barrett (Contribution by); Amy Bellmore (Contribution by)This Handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of research and theory about social development in children from pre-school age to the onset of adolescence. Forms part of a series of four Blackwell Handbooks in Developmental Psychology spanning infancy to adolescence. Contributors come from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and the US. Covers all the major topics in research and theory about childhood social development. Synthesises the latest research findings in an accessible manner. Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com
Call Number: BF713 .B565 2002 (North)
ISBN: 0631217525
Publication Date: 2002-07-02
Understanding Peer Influence in Children and Adolescents by Mitchell J. Prinstein (Editor); Kenneth A. Dodge (Editor)Scientists, educators, and parents of teens have long recognized the potency of peer influences on children and youth, but until recently, questions of how and why adolescents emulate their peers were largely overlooked. This book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the processes by which peers shape each other's attitudes and behavior, and explores implications for intervention and prevention. Leading authorities share compelling findings on such topics as how drug use, risky sexual behavior, and other deviant behaviors "catch on" among certain peer groups or cliques; the social, cognitive, developmental, and contextual factors that strengthen or weaken the power of peer influence; and the nature of positive peer influences and how to support them.
Defending Childhood by Beverly Falk; Ann Lewin-BenhamThis collection is a moving tribute to Nel Noddings, a fascinating and influential scholar who has contributed greatly to numerous fields, including education, feminism, ethics, and the study of social justice and equity. Dear Nel: Opening the Circl
Call Number: LB1139.25 .D44 2012 (Nassau)
ISBN: 9780807753101
Publication Date: 2012-03-02
Growing Minds by Carol Copple (Editor)From the beginning of life, young children's learning and activities depend on their cognitive capabilities and development. To cope with the environment they live in, children need to learn about their physical and social worlds; acquire language; regulate their bodies, emotions, and thoughts; and gain competence in literacy, mathematics, science, and other knowledge domains. This collection of readings from books and Young Children articles outlines important dimensions of their early cognitive development and describes approaches for promoting it.
Call Number: LB1139.225 .G76 2012 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9781928896791
Publication Date: 2011-11-30
Child Development by John W. SantrockThorough. Accurate. Reliable. Engaging.These are just a few of the words used by adopters and reviewers of John Santrock’sChild Development.Child Developmentis widely considered the most accurate and up-to-date topically-organized text in the field. Used by hundreds of thousands of students over eleven editions, its learning goals-driven learning system provides a clear roadmap to student understanding of the content. The fully revised twelfth edition reinforces the highly contemporary tone and focus by featuring hundreds of new citations.
Call Number: RJ131 .S26 2009 (Downtown)
ISBN: 9780073370637
Publication Date: 2008-11-21
Child and Adolescent Development for Educators by Michael Pressley; Christine B. McCormickFilling a tremendous need, this is the first graduate-level child development text written specifically for future educators. From eminent authorities, the volume provides a solid understanding of major theories of development, focusing on how each has informed research and practice in educational contexts. Topics include the impact of biology and early experiences on the developing mind; the development of academic competence and motivation; how learning is influenced by individual differences, sociocultural factors, peers, and the family environment; what educators need to know about child mental health; and more. Every chapter features a quick-reference outline, definitions of key terms, and boxes addressing special topics of interest to educators. Special feature: Instructors considering this book for course adoption will automatically be e-mailed a test bank (in RTF format) that includes objective test items, essay questions, and case questions based on classroom scenarios.
Call Number: BF723.C5 P74 2007 (South)
ISBN: 9781593853525
Publication Date: 2006-11-20
Infancy and Culture by Hiram E. Fitzgerald; Domini R. Castellino; Laurie A. Van Egeren; Mary Judge-Lawton; Carol Barnes Johnson; Rosalind B. Johnson; Laurie A. Van EgerenInfancy and Culture: An International Review and Source Book provides a cross-indexed, annotated guide to social and behavioral studies of infants of color. Derived from five major data bases of published scientific literature, this volume was designed to elevate the scientific study of infants of color to a level reflecting their majority status in the world's population. While the vast majority of the world's infants are infants of color, a scan of 175 journals only resulted in 386 studies. This crisply underscores the need to intensify studies of cross-culture and within-culture variability, in order to broaden our understanding of the cultural impact on social and behavioral development during the first few years of human life. Infancy and Culture takes a small step in that direction by cataloging the extant literature by geographic region, and by cross-indexing it by topical content. Citations are numbered consecutively throughout the text and both author and subject indexes are pegged to the citation number, not to page numbers, thereby facilitating one's search for all published literature related to a particular topic. Finally, the editors provide a brief summary of the research for each chapter in the volume.
Call Number: GN482 .I53 1999 (South)
ISBN: 0815328389
Publication Date: 1999
Do Parents Matter? by Robert A. LeVine; Sarah LeVineWhen it comes to parenting, more isn't always better-but it is always more tiring In Japan, a boy sleeps in his parents' bed until age ten, but still shows independence in all other areas of his life. In rural India, toilet training begins one month after infants are born and is accomplished with little fanfare. In Paris, parents limit the amount of agency they give their toddlers. In America, parents grant them ever more choices, independence, and attention. Given our approach to parenting, is it any surprise that American parents are too frequently exhausted? Over the course of nearly fifty years, Robert and Sarah LeVine have conducted a groundbreaking, worldwide study of how families work. They have consistently found that children can be happy and healthy in a wide variety of conditions, not just the effort-intensive, cautious environment so many American parents drive themselves crazy trying to create. While there is always another news article or scientific fad proclaiming the importance of some factor or other, it's easy to miss the bigger picture: that children are smarter, more resilient, and more independent than we give them credit for. Do Parents Matter? is an eye-opening look at the world of human nurture, one with profound lessons for the way we think about our families.
Call Number: HQ755.8 .L4894 2016 (Kent)
ISBN: 9781610397230
Publication Date: 2016-09-06
Navigating the Social World by Mahzarin R. Banaji (Editor); Susan A. Gelman (Editor)Navigating the social world requires sophisticated cognitive machinery that, although present quite early in crude forms, undergoes significant change across the lifespan. This book will be the first to report on evidence that has accumulated on an unprecedented scale, showing us whatcapacities for social cognition are present at birth and early in life, and how these capacities develop through learning in the first years of life. The volume will highlight what is known about the discoveries themselves but also what these discoveries imply about the nature of early socialcognition and the methods that have allowed these discoveries - what is known concerning the phylogeny and ontogeny of social cognition. To capture the full depth and breadth of the exciting work that is blossoming on this topic in a manner that is accessible and engaging, the editors invited 70 leading researchers to develop a short report of their work that would be written for a broad audience. The purpose of this format was foreach piece to focus on a single core message: are babies aware of what is right and wrong, why do children have the same implicit intergroup preferences that adults do, what does language do to the building of category knowledge, and so on. The unique format and accessible writing style will beappealing to graduate students and researchers in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology.