Fundamentals of Development : The Psychology of Childhood

"It is an accessible and comprehensive introduction for students and professionals who have no background knowledge of the subject." – Mary Mountstephen in SEN Magazine (issue 43)

"One of the great strengths of the book is that it describes the empirical evidence on the issues clearly and intelligently. The book sets a wonderful example to people just beginning to learn about Developmental Psychology in how to think about the evidence, and also establishes the absolute importance of empirical data for the subject." - Peter Bryant FRS, Department of Psychology, Oxford Brookes University, UK

"Mitchell and Ziegler provide an engaging and accessible introduction to social, emotional, and cognitive development during childhood; they raise and evaluate key questions in child psychology creating a valuable reference for students, educators, and anyone who works with children. This is an excellent introductory textbook which will inspire readers to investigate these topics further." - Dr Jane S Herbert, University of Sheffield, UK