Authored By: Sanjeev Kumar
ISBN: 9789367550977
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 320
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 22
Height: 152
Weight: 0
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the processes, principles, and stages of human development from conception through late childhood. The book explains the concepts of growth and development, developmental domains, and the biological, environmental, social, and cultural factors that influence human behavior and personality formation.
The text systematically discusses major theoretical perspectives including cognitive, psychoanalytical, socio-cultural, ecological, behavioral, and psychosocial theories of development. Detailed coverage of prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, infancy, early childhood, and late childhood stages helps readers understand physical, cognitive, emotional, language, moral, and social development across the lifespan.
Special emphasis is given to heredity and environment, developmental milestones, intelligence, language acquisition, emotional growth, motor development, parental guidance, and child care practices. Written in a clear and student-friendly manner, this book is designed for students, educators, researchers, child development professionals, and caregivers. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding holistic human development and promoting healthy growth, learning, and well-being in children and adolescents.
Introduction to Human Development
Concept of Growth and Development
Stages of Human Development
Domains of Human Development
Characteristics and Principles of Development
Determinants of Human Growth and Development
Heredity and Environment
Theoretical Perspectives on Development I
Theoretical Perspectives on Development II
Cognitive and Psychoanalytical Perspectives
Social and Behavioral Perspectives
Language, Intelligence, and Moral Development
Psychosocial Development
Prenatal Development
Perinatal and Birth Process
Postnatal Development and Infant Care
Early Childhood Development (Birth to 8 Years)
Physical and Motor Development in Early Childhood
Cognitive, Language, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Late Childhood Development (8 to 14 Years) and Parental Guidance
Sanjeev Kumar: has an experience of 32 years in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. An alumnus of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College at Kolkata, Dr. Sanjeev completed his M.D.S. from Govt Dental College at Ahmedabad in 1991. He further refined his skills at U.K, where the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow awarded him the FDSRCPS. He has also been awarded the Fellowship of Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2008. Currently, Dr. Sanjeev is heading the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at FDSC, SGT University. The department caters to the training requirements of BDS, MDS and PhD students under his guidance. He is an accredited surgeon with the Smile Train organization and is associated with the Nav Muskaan project at SGT University which treats children with cleft lip and palate free of cost. He was the founder President of Delhi Chapter of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Dr. Sanjeev is a life member of AOMSI since past 14 years and is involved actively in their fellowship program and IBOMS examination. He is also a National faculty for AOCMF, the flagship International body involved in training surgeons in osteosynthesis techniques. He regularly conducts courses for AOCMF in various locations in India