"Like any other field of scientific inquiry, cognitive development research is constantly evolving, undergoing its own exciting developments. Childhood Cognitive Developments: The Essential Readings introduces the reader to this dynamic subject and to some of the current research controversies.". "Each of the articles has been chosen for its reflection of the evolution and diversity of research and thinking within the area of cognitive development, together with its accessibility to students at all levels. The articles are both introduced and contextualized by the editor, and suggestions for further reading give students a starting point for exploration of the key topics in childhood cognitive development."--BOOK JACKET.