Child Development Value Package (includes MyDevelopmentLab with E-Book Student Access ) (8th Edition)

Laura Berkrs"sChild Developmenthas been THE standard for the past 20 years. Now, this 20 th anniversary edition promises to build on its long and successful history to remain at the forefront of the continuing changes in child development. The 8 th edition contains the most cutting-edge research, new and updated content in every chapter, the latest research and findings, and updated discussions. Long considered THE standard text in child development, the Eighth Edition of this best-selling topical approach to child development continues its tradition of being the most current and comprehensive text available. Laura Berk, renowned professor and researcher in the field of child development, has revised her Child Development text, adding new pedagogy, a heightened emphasis on the interplay between biology and environment, expanded coverage of culture, and an enhanced focus on education, health, and social issues, including many social policy topics addressed throughout the text. Berk's revision provides contemporary and cohesive coverage on contexts for development, including but also extending beyond the family to peers, schooling, media, neighborhoods, communities, and societal values and priorities.