The Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development presents a comprehensive summary of research into child development from age two to seven.Comprises 30 contributions from both established scholars and emerging leaders in the fieldThe editors have a distinguished reputation in early childhood developmentCovers biological development, cognitive development, language development, and social, emotional and regulatory developmentConsiders the applications of psychology to the care and education of young children, treating issues such as poverty, media, and the transition to schoolA valuable resource for students, scholars and practitioners dealing with young children