About this Book

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development, Second Edition presents an authoritative and up-to-date overview of research and theory concerning a child's social development from pre-school age to the onset of adolescence.

• Presents the most up-to-date research and theories on childhood social development
• Features chapters by an international cast of leaders in their fields
• Includes comprehensive coverage of a range of disciplinary perspectives
• Offers all new chapters on children and the environment, cultural influences, history of childhood, interventions, and neuro-psychological perspectives
• Represents an essential resource for students and researchers of childhood social development