<P>This new edition of the highly successful <EM>Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood </EM>has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. </P><P>The book addresses a number of fascinating questions including:</P><UL><P></P><LI>Are children born good or bad?</LI><LI>What do children understand about the mind?</LI><LI>What roles do nature and nurture play in child development?</LI></UL><P>As in the previous edition, the book follows a thematic approach and outlines the main areas of developmental psychology, including classic theories and studies, and offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic ¿ such as theory of mind, attachment, and moral development - and is self-contained and comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology, an overview of developm