Books in the Psychology Library Editions: Child Development series

Originally published in 1986, in this compendium of recent research on children¿s play, acknowledged experts review the latest methodologies and ideas, examine salient problems, and reveal the application of current knowledge in several areas of professional practice at the time.

The work reported in this book involves the problem of classifying the true nature of behaviour as it appears during child development. Originally published in 1982, the papers in this volume attempt to interpret, explain, or explain away developmental regressions in a variety of different areas.

First published in 1986, this authoritative book contains a selection of original, research based, reports of studies conducted in Australia and New Zealand in the field of Child Development.

First published in 1980, these essays, from papers given at the International Playgrounds Association¿s 7th World Congress, focus on the social significance of play. Contributions from researchers and play leaders from several countries, look at such topics as the importance of play, development through play, leadership training and special groups.

Originally published in 1980, these essays drawn from papers given at the International Playground Association¿s Seventh World Conference, concentrate on the planning and design of play programmes and play environments.

First published in 1980, these essays, from papers given at the International Playgrounds Association¿s 7th World Congress, focus on the social significance of play. Contributions from researchers and play leaders from several countries, look at such topics as the importance of play, development through play, leadership training and special groups.