Developmental Psychology and Social Change: Research, History and Policy
Author(s): David B. Pillemer (Editor), Sheldon H. White
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: March 14, 2005
Language: English
Print length: 412 pages
ISBN-10: 0521826187
ISBN-13: 9780521826181
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“….This book presents a collection of highly informative research essays linking cultural influences and child development. This is of great importance to the policy maker and social scientist….” –Philip Cheifetz MD, Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Book Description
The book’s unique emphasis is on connections between research, history, and policy.
About the Author
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.
Developmental Psychology and Social Change: Research, History and Policy
Author(s): David B. Pillemer (Editor), Sheldon H. White
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: March 14, 2005
Language: English
Print length: 412 pages
ISBN-10: 0521533600
ISBN-13: 9780521533607
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“….This book presents a collection of highly informative research essays linking cultural influences and child development. This is of great importance to the policy maker and social scientist….” –Philip Cheifetz MD, Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Book Description
The book’s unique emphasis is on connections between research, history, and policy.
About the Author
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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