Child, Adolescent and Family Development

The third edition of Child, Adolescent and Family Development provides a comprehensive, readable study of human development from conception to adulthood. It explores the foundations of modern developmental thought, incorporating the latest in international research set within a cultural and historical context. Richly illustrated and enhanced by a range of practical teaching resources, this clear and engaging text is intended to reach students across a range of teaching, psychology, social science and health science disciplines. By employing a thematic approach within the chronologically ordered chapters, this text offers a systematic and intuitive structure for both learning and teaching. This new edition features a set of fully updated case studies that consider current trends and issues in developmental theory and practice, as well as end-of-chapter sections that address important stages in the family life cycle.

Incorporating the latest Australian, British and American research, this introduction to contemporary theory and issues in child and adolescent development is intended for students in several disciplines. A thematic linking of materials in the text allows both students and teachers to follow development either chronologically or thematically. A life cycle approach to topics as they arise is a very useful addition.