0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children

Buy Now

Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017) Loot Price: R5,752
Discovery Miles 57 520
Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Amina Abubakar, Fons J.R. van de...

Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

Amina Abubakar, Fons J.R. van de Vijver

 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R5,752 Discovery Miles 57 520 | Repayment Terms: R539 pm x 12*

Bookmark and Share

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

This handbook collates research evidence and presents the most up-to-date findings on child development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses complex risk factors and medical conditions affecting childhood outcomes, and spotlights emerging programs for enhancing literacy and cognitive development. The panel of expert contributors offer needed context and knowledge to the discussion of previously understudied topics. Chapters present proven intervention strategies currently in use across the diverse region. In addition, this handbook provides guidelines for culturally sensitive and ethical research that will inform practice and help shape policy goals and initiatives. Topics featured in the Handbook include: * Fatherhood in the African context. * Sibling care-giving and its implications in Sub-Saharan Africa. * Nutritional status, infections, and child development * Diabetes in Sub-Saharan African children. * How to adapt tests for Sub-Saharan Africa. * Interventions aimed at children and caregivers. * A culturally sensitive approach to conducting research and promoting initial literacy development in Africa The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa is a must-have resource for researchers, professionals/scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in child, school, and developmental psychology, as well as pediatrics, social work, public health, and education.

General

Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin: United States
Release date: December 2017
First published: 2017
Editors: Amina Abubakar • Fons J.R. van de Vijver
Dimensions: 254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 417
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13: 978-1-4939-7326-2
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children
Promotions
LSN: 1-4939-7326-6
Barcode: 9781493973262

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!

You might also like..

Child and youth misbehaviour in South…
Christiaan Bezuidenhout Paperback R675 Discovery Miles 6 750
Counseling Children
Donna Henderson, Charles Thompson Hardcover R1,340 R1,247 Discovery Miles 12 470
Children and Young People's Worlds…
Heather Montgomery, Mary Kellett Hardcover R2,823 Discovery Miles 28 230
Play and Child Development
Joe Frost, Sue Wortham, … Paperback R3,790 Discovery Miles 37 900
Children's Rights and Human Development…
Jan C M Willems Paperback R4,149 Discovery Miles 41 490
Feather & Fin - The Beautiful Me…
Marlene Service Paperback R260 Discovery Miles 2 600
Feather & Fin - The Beautiful Me…
Marlene Service Hardcover R468 Discovery Miles 4 680
Advanced Introduction to Youth Studies
Howard Williamson, James E. Cote Paperback R628 Discovery Miles 6 280
The Beautiful me collection - Makeeda…
Marlene Service Paperback R468 Discovery Miles 4 680
Hunt, Gather, Parent - What Ancient…
Michaeleen Doucleff Paperback R504 R444 Discovery Miles 4 440
Scardio the Seahorse
Hannah Henderson Paperback R657 Discovery Miles 6 570
The Young and the Elderly at Risk…
Ioana Salagean, Catalina Lomos, … Paperback R1,847 Discovery Miles 18 470

See more

Partners