This is a book about lifespan human development —the ways in which people grow, change, and stay the same throughout their lives, from conception to death. When people use the term …

The early development of cognitive skills, emotional well-being, social competence, and sound physical and mental health builds a strong foundation for success well into the adult years.

Cognitive theories describe an interaction between the child and the environment, in which development occurs through a “constant process of going back and forth between the person …

The Perspectives on Development series will provide an invaluable, up-to-date and refreshing approach to key development issues for academics and students working in the field of …

An understanding of the principles of development helps us to plan appropriate activities and stimulating and enriching experiences for children, and provides a basis for understanding how …

The concept of social development was first used by Hobhose. He proposed four criteria of development, namely increase in scale, efficiency, mutuality and freedom.

conomic development. Whether it is providing access to capital, incubator space to develop the next big thing, technical assistance to navigate regulatory processes, or support for entering a …