Social Development, 2nd Edition, by Alison Clarke-Stewart and Ross D. Parke, presents a comprehensive, scholarly, and engaging exploration of social development. This thoroughly updated text, published by WILEY in English and featuring 598 pages, offers students a fresh and unique set of perspectives on the field. With a publication date of January 1, 2014, this edition provides up-to-date treatment of theoretical insights and empirical findings. The authors highlight cultural variations from around the world and within our own society, while dedicating a specific chapter (Chapter 3) to the biological underpinnings of social development. Furthermore, the book captures the excitement of recent advances by presenting research on the cutting edge of the field. ISBN-10: 1118425189, ISBN-13: 978-1118425183. Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.8 x 10 inches.