PART 1 Beginnings. 1 Studying development. 2 Theories of development. 3 Biological foundations, genetics, prenatal development and birth. PART 2 The first two years of life. 4 Physical and cognitive development in the first two years. 5 The first two years: psychosocial development. PART 3 Early childhood. 6 Physical and cognitive development in early childhood. 7 Psychosocial development in early childhood. PART 4 Middle childhood. 8 Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood. 9 Psychosocial development in middle childhood. PART 5 Adolescence. 10 Physical and cognitive development in adolescence. 11 Psychosocial development in adolescence. Glossary. References. Name index. Subject index.