Infants and Children: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood (9th Edition)

By Laura E. Berk

Infants and Children: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood, Ninth Edition is one of the most widely adopted textbooks in developmental psychology. Authored by Laura E. Berk, this authoritative work provides a comprehensive, research-driven examination of human development from conception through middle childhood.

Integrating contemporary research in neuroscience, genetics, and early learning with real-world applications, the book helps students understand physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development within cultural and environmental contexts.

What This Book Covers

This textbook traces development across the early lifespan, emphasizing how biological, psychological, and social forces interact to shape growth. The approach balances theory, research, and application, making it ideal for both academic study and professional preparation.

Key Features of the 9th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage from prenatal development through middle childhood
• Incorporates current research in neuroscience, genetics, and early learning
• Balanced focus on universal patterns and individual differences
• Rich case studies, cultural perspectives, and applied examples
• Widely adopted in psychology, education, and child development programs

Who Should Use This Book?

• Undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and education
• Early childhood education and child development professionals
• Counselors, pediatric support staff, and family specialists
• Researchers studying human growth and development
• Academic libraries supporting social science programs

A trusted foundation for understanding early human development.
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