The psychology of human social development: from infancy to adolescence

'The Psychology of Human Social Development' provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential core topics and exciting new findings in this thriving field of developmental psychology.

Following a thematic approach, the book looks at key topics in social development in childhood and adolescence, including personality development and research methods, taking the reader from first principles to an advanced understanding.

The book explores socio-emotional development and social learning, as well as the history of thinking, and the evolutionary roots of social development, whilst also providing a clear balance between nature and nurture approaches.