| Developmental Psychology and Social Change Contributor(s): Pillemer, David B. (Editor), White, Sheldon H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521826187 ISBN-13: 9780521826181 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $73.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: What is the unique mission of developmental psychology? How has it evolved historically? What are its current challenges? The chapters in this collection present the view that research, history and policy are essential and interlocking components of a mature developmental psychology. In sharp contrast with the view that science is value-neutral, developmental psychologists have from the outset pursued the betterment of children and families through educational, childcare and health initiatives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - General - Psychology | Social Psychology |
| Dewey: 303.4 |
| LCCN: 2004018272 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in Social and Emotional Development |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.45 lbs) 412 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pillemer, David B.: - David B. Pillemer is the Dr Samuel E. Paul Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. His research specialty is authobiographical memory across the life span. He has studied memory development in children, memories of adolescence, 'flashbulb' memories of momentous events and memories of educational experiences.White, Sheldon H.: - Sheldon White is John Lindsey Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Harvard University. A developmental psychologist, he has done research on children's learning, attention, and memory. He has chaired committees concerned with the development of a research program for Head Start. He also has been chair of the Board on Children and Families of the National Research Council. |