Of children: An introduction to child development

by Guy R Lefrancois

In this latest revision of his classic text, Lefrancois seamlessly integrates timely research and emerging issues into his solid framework. His engaging and accessible writing style has stood the test of time and the scrutiny of hundreds of thousands of students. With remarkable clarity, Lefrancois gives students thorough descriptions, followed by vivid examples, of the field's major theories. "Of Children" approaches child development from an "inside/outside" perspective, looking at children from a research-based point of view as well as from an experiential perspective.

499 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983