Keywords
Human Growth and Development, Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Cognitive Development, Social and Emotional Development, Human Development Theories, Prenatal Development, Postnatal Development, Psychosocial Development, Language Development, Moral Development, Physical Development, Motor Development, Growth and Development, Child Psychology, Parenting and Child Care, Developmental Milestones, Heredity and Environment, Lifespan DevelopmentChildhood Development
authored by: Sanjeev KumarLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 21.6 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: CONTENT VIBES | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 18-Aug-2026
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the processes, principles, and stages of human development from conception through late childhood. The book explains the concepts of growth and development, developmental domains, and the biological, environmental, social, and cultural factors that influence human behavior and personality formation.
The text systematically discusses major theoretical perspectives including cognitive, psychoanalytical, socio-cultural, ecological, behavioral, and psychosocial theories of development. Detailed coverage of prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, infancy, early childhood, and late childhood stages helps readers understand physical, cognitive, emotional, language, moral, and social development across the lifespan.
Special emphasis is given to heredity and environment, developmental milestones, intelligence, language acquisition, emotional growth, motor development, parental guidance, and child care practices. Written in a clear and student-friendly manner, this book is designed for students, educators, researchers, child development professionals, and caregivers. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding holistic human development and promoting healthy growth, learning, and well-being in children and adolescents.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Development
Chapter 2. Concept of Growth and Development
Chapter 3. Stages of Human Development
Chapter 4. Domains of Human Development
Chapter 5. Characteristics and Principles of Development
Chapter 6. Determinants of Human Growth and Development
Chapter 7. Heredity and Environment
Chapter 8. Theoretical Perspectives on Development I
Chapter 9. Theoretical Perspectives on Development II
Chapter 10. Cognitive and Psychoanalytical Perspectives
Chapter 11. Social and Behavioral Perspectives
Chapter 12. Language, Intelligence, and Moral Development
Chapter 13. Psychosocial Development
Chapter 14. Prenatal Development
Chapter 15. Perinatal and Birth Process
Chapter 16. Postnatal Development and Infant Care
Chapter 17. Early Childhood Development (Birth to 8 Years)
Chapter 18. Physical and Motor Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 19. Cognitive, Language, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 20. Late Childhood Development (8 to 14 Years) and Parental Guidance