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The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development, Third Edition

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development, Third Edition

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The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource that covers the research and theory of childhood social development from various disciplinary perspectives. It includes new chapters on autism, social networking platforms, mass media, war and famine, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 Pandemic. The book provides a thorough introduction to historical perspectives, practical discussions of ecological contexts, and in-depth examinations of culture and immigration. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in child psychology, human development, and educational psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 896 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd


The Third Edition of The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the research and theory of children's social development. Written by a team of eminent researchers from various disciplinary perspectives, the book offers robust coverage of a wide range of topics, including psychological, sociological, anthropological, evolutionary, religious, cultural, ecological, and athletic aspects.

In addition to its extensive coverage, the new edition includes brand-new chapters on important topics such as helping children with autism, the impact of social networking platforms on childhood social development, the influence of mass media, war and famine, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Handbook provides a thorough introduction to historical perspectives on children's social development, including the conceptual and empirical precursors of contemporary research. It also explores various disciplinary perspectives, such as behavioral genetics, brain and social development in childhood, and evolutionary perspectives on social development. Practical discussions of the ecological contexts of childhood social development are included, as well as in-depth examinations of culture and immigration, with a focus on Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

This edited volume is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and professionals working in the field of childhood social development. Its comprehensive coverage, interdisciplinary approach, and practical insights make it a valuable tool for understanding and promoting children's social well-being.

Weight: 1656g
Dimension: 250 x 170 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119678984

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