Blackwell Handbook of Infant Development

This up-to-date overview of the fast-moving field of infant development covers all the major areas of interest in terms of research, applications and policy. Each of the 26 chapters is written by a leading international researcher and offers a current review of the theory and research findings in his or her particular area of expertise. The volume is divided into four sections on perception and cognition; social, emotional and communicative development; risk factors in development; and contexts and policy issues. Integration and coherence across the Handbook are provided by editorial commentaries prefacing each section.Fogel, Alan is the author of 'Blackwell Handbook of Infant Development', published 2004 under ISBN 9780631212355 and ISBN 0631212353.