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 Field The Editors Have A Distinguished Reputation In Early Childhood Development Covers Biological Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, And Social, Emotional And Regulatory Development Considers The Applications Of Psychology To The Care And Education Of Young Children, Treating Issues Such As Poverty, Media, And The Transition To School A Valuable Resource For Students, Scholars And Practitioners Dealing With Young Children.--publisher's Website. 1. Nature And Nurture In Early Childhood / Kirby Deater-deckard And Katherine Cahill -- 2. Vulnerability And Resilience In Early Child Development / Ann S. Masten And Abigail H. Gewirtz -- 3. Family Influences On Early Development : Integrating The Science Of Normative Development, Risk And Disability, And Intervention / Michael J. Gurabnick -- 4. Developmental Pathways And Intersections Among Domains Of Development / Catherine C. Ayoub And Kurt W. Fischer -- 5. Early Brain Development And Plasticity / Jane W. Couperus And Charles A. Nelson -- 6. Social Regulation Of Stress In Early Child Development / Megan R. Gunnar -- 7. Temperament / Jennifer N. Martin And Nathan A. Fox -- 8. Early Conceptual Development / Susan A. Gelman Edited By Kathleen Mccartney And Deborah Phillips. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.