Development is best understood as a fusion of biological, social, and psychological processes interacting in the unique medium of human culture. [In this text, the authors] have tried to show not only the role of each of these factors considered separately but also how they interact in diverse cultural contexts to create whole, unique human beings.-Pref.
Presents the science of child development without losing sight of the child. Its emphasis on cultural context, integration of the diverse aspects of development, authoratative presentation of competing theories, and scientific integraty combine to form high standard of text.
Presents the science of child development without losing sight of the child. Its emphasis on cultural context, integration of the diverse aspects of development, authoratative presentation of competing theories, and scientific integraty combine to form high standard of text.