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Developmental Psychology and Social Change: Research, History and Policy (Cambridge Studies in Social and Emotional Development) - Tapa blanda

Pillemer, David B.

 
9780521533607: Developmental Psychology and Social Change: Research, History and Policy (Cambridge Studies in Social and Emotional Development)
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ISBN 10: 0521533600 ISBN 13: 9780521533607
Editorial: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Sinopsis

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. Patterns of human development differ markedly across historical epochs, cultures and social circumstances. Major societal changes examined by contributing authors - the advent of universal compulsory schooling, the adoption of a one-child policy in China, US policy shifts in healthcare, welfare and childcare - present 'natural experiments' in social design. Authors challenge the idea of a clear distinction between basic and applied developmental research. 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. An historical perspective reveals the beneficial, if sometimes contentious, interplay between empirical research and social programs and policies.

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Acerca de los autores

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.

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.

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Editorial
Cambridge University Press
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0521533600
ISBN 13 
9780521533607
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
412
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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