A welcome second edition of this popular text which offers comprehensive coverage of developmental psychology for first-time readers. As well as up-dating and extending the existing text, new material is included on the ecology of development, cultural variations, early social interactions, the measurement of intelligence, Vygotsky’s theory, theory of mind. As before, the style is readable and ‘user-friendly’; key concepts are highlighted throughout and each chapter contains objectives, self-assessment questions, and recommended further reading