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The Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development presents a comprehensive summary of research into child development from age 2 to 7. Comprising thirty contributions from both established scholars and emerging leaders in the field, it addresses some of the most compelling questions about early experience, such as how important early brain development is, and whether parents matter.

The volume covers the full range of research in developmental psychology including: conceptual frameworks; biological and physiological development; congnitive development; language and literacy development; and social, emotional, and regulatory development. It also, emotional, and regulatory development. It also considers the applictions of psychology tot he care and educations of young children, treating issues such as poverty, family systems, orphanges, media, and the transition to school.

The handbook will be a valuable resource for students and scholars across a range of disciplines, as well as for practitioners working with young children.