Child Development

This edition has been adapted from Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda's US-originating textbook Child Development: Context, Culture and Cascades (2021) and tailored to the teaching and learning needs of the UK and Europe higher education psychology curriculum.Placing particular emphasis on context and culture, Child Development unpacks the fundamentals of the subject whilst spurring students to explore the forces behind change in children. Evaluating both theory and evidence, students will discern developmental cascades and understand the interdependencies of different domains and levels across time.Key featuresChapters 12 and 17 on applied child development encourage a deep understanding of real-world relevance and the implications of studies in developmental psychology.Chapter 2 is dedicated to research methods, and features throughout the book, including ‘Research in Action’ videos, help students to truly understand developmental psychology as being grounded in research.Discusses specific domains of development under each developmental period to give comprehensive coverage of research at each stage of child development.Considers context and culture; and those from diverse backgrounds and circumstances to help students understand the ways in which child development is shaped by these important influences.Available as an interactive e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.Digital formats and resourcesChild Development is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with learning resources embedded throughout to offer self-assessment activities and extra support.

A go-to resource for teaching child development that is comprehensive and learner-centric. Incorporating the latest research and empirical studies, this evidence-based text also places a strong emphasis on real-life examples, practical applications, and other helpful pedagogical features which facilitate a deeper understanding of the subject and helps students to relate theoretical concepts to the real world. Crucially, Child Development acknowledges that the subject is influenced by cultural, social, and environmental factors; and incorporates examples and discussions that reflect these cultural variations. This approach will help students appreciate the multicultural dimensions of child development. Linda Jose, Newcastle University
Child Development is an up-to-date book that covers key elements such as diversity, culture and technology without forgetting the conceptual side of the field and their key concepts. It is full of brilliant examples and useful resources. Feliciano Villar, University of Barcelona
Child Development is a modern textbook that weaves contextual and cultural considerations into every chapter. It goes beyond simply introducing core topics. Critically, everything is heavily embedded within cultural considerations, which is so important for today's undergraduate students who are increasingly outward looking and globally aware. David Kelly, University of Kent
Child Development is a comprehensive guide which is thorough and culturally sensitive. With up-to-date research, the text is compiled well and written in a way students can understand. In a world where we expect that there is a lot of independent study, this text feels like it is committed to engaging students through the experience. Paige Davis, University of Leeds
An innovative and in-depth exploration of development, Child Development includes international perspectives and is an interactive book that challenges and stimulates thinking and real-world application. Amanda Norman, University of Winchester
Child Development is a well-crafted, insightful and comprehensive book for Developmental Psychology and Child Psychology modules. With plenty of activities, videos and questions to make this text interactive, it also covers a diverse range of topics, encourages critical thinking, and interweaves research method, research evidence, and real-life examples throughout. Aris Terzopoulos, Birmingham City University
Child Development is a text that not only addresses general child development theories and research, but also provides context and explores different points of view allowing for more alignment with our culturally diverse student population. Amber Ruigrok, University of Manchester
Child Development is a comprehensive textbook which is very well-structured and covers a wide range of critical topics in developmental science. It has addressed cultural diversity very well throughout, using various up-to-date research. I would highly recommend this text to anyone teaching developmental psychology. Ching-Yu Huang, Keele University
Child Development is a clearly written and contemporary text which will engage students and develop their critical evaluation skills. An accessible book that considers the complexities of development and provides evidence to support the cascade effects of developmental influences. Dr Sarah Rose, Staffordshire University
Child Development is a comprehensive core text for those studying child development. Covering all key aspects of child development and written in an accessible manner, the text is an excellent resource for both undergraduate students and masters students who are new to the subject area. Ioanna Palaiologou, University of Bristol
Child Development is a great introduction to developmental psychology. It is an attractive, accessible and engaging text, with many additional interactive and engaging activities. Dawn Short, Abertay University
Child Development is a breath of fresh air which really focuses on the core principles of development. Dr Aaron Bradbury, Nottingham Trent University
Child Development consists of well-crafted chapters, with logical sequence of core information interspersed with video content and comprehension checks. It has a good focus on dimensions of diversity through development. Lorna Hamilton, York St John University
Child Development offers a well-written and easy-to-follow introduction to core concepts and current trends in developmental psychology that incorporates theory, research and (clinical) application. Marlena Mayer, University of Hamburg
Child Development offers a thorough review of current literature in Developmental and Social Psychology which is presented in a dynamic and accessible way to engage the reader. I am excited about this book and would highly recommend to my students! Dr Tascha Clapperton, Newcastle University
Child Development is a modern textbook that complements classical statements and theories with up-to-date research. The book is enriched with presentations of the complexity of social and cultural influences on development. Renata Garckija, Mykolas Romeris University
Child Development is an exciting new resource covering classic and new topics in a relevant and contemporary way, whilst cleverly interweaving research design and methodology with psychology. Nicola Botting, City University of London
Child Development is an extremely detailed and comprehensive textbook that navigates the course of development. Dr Katie Goodbun, University of Kent
Child Development provides an engaging overview of developmental psychology with applied information and thought-provoking discussion points. Ayten Bilgin, University of Kent
An excellent introductory book for those studying Developmental Psychology. Michelle St Clair, University of Bath
Child Development is an in-depth resource in relation to many aspects of children's development, from conception onwards. Salim Hashmi, King's College London
A book firmly based within developmental psychology which provides a comprehensive and clear outline of research methods. Elizabeth Sheen, Wrexham University
Child Development is excellent. Lamprini Psychogiou, University of Exeter

Catherine Tamis-LeMonda is Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt, where she examines learning and development in social and cultural contexts. She has co-authored a number of titles on parenting and early child development and serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Experimental Psychology. She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Catherine is the sole author of the US-originating edition of this textbook which published in 2021: Child Development: Context, Culture, and Cascades.Steffie van der Steen and Hester Duffy are co-authors of this UK and Europe adaptation of Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda's textbook.Steffie van der Steen (Ed.M. Harvard University, PhD University of Groningen) is an Associate Professor in Pedagogical Sciences at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) where she teaches courses on child rearing and development. Her main research topics include animal-assisted interventions, special needs education and teacher-student interactions.Hester Duffy (PhD University of Plymouth) is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Warwick, where she teaches both developmental psychology and research methods. Her research interests focus on early language acquisition, and in particular the impact of infant-directed speech, and the acquisition of minoritized languages (especially Irish).

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