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Now in a revised and updated second edition, this volume provides a comprehensive clinical-developmental framework for understanding and treating behaviour problems in early childhood. Examining the developmental tasks and transitions that young children face in cognitive, social and family contexts, the book helps readers distinguish between typical, age-appropriate behaviours and those that could signify a more persistent problem. Epidemiological and diagnostic information is presented; risk and protective factors discussed; and intervention approaches reviewed. Including a wealth of case examples, many chapters in the second edition have been entirely rewritten and all have been substantially updated to reflect new directions in the burgeoning field of developmental psychopathology. Incorporated are important new findings on family and peer influences on development; data from longitudinal outcome studies, prevention trials, and treatment studies; and recommendations for improving the quality and availability of child care and early intervention programmes.

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'Campbell's book on behavior problems in preschool children is a model of the developmental approach applied to clinical problems. It is a well written, useful presentation of the state of the art and science.' - Contemporary Psychology

'The second edition of this benchmark volume is a major accomplishment. Campbell's comprehensive conceptual and theoretical framework will help readers gain a better understanding of what is a pressing national problem - the identification, prevention, and treatment of young children's social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Notable features of the second edition include expanded coverage of prevention and treatment, as well as updated consideration of social policy issues. Like its predecessor, the volume does a wonderful job of bringing in real-life examples to anchor the discussion of complex issues, and it is written in a very accessible and clear style... An important contribution for clinical psychologists, the book will also be useful to professionals in social work, early childhood education, and related fields.' - Robert C. Pianta, PhD, Curry Programs in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia 'Campbell's book on behavior problems in preschool children is a model of the developmental approach applied to clinical problems. It is a well written, useful presentation of the state of the art and science.' - Contemporary Psychology (on the first edition)

The second edition of this benchmark volume is a major accomplishment. Campbell's comprehensive conceptual and theoretical framework will help readers gain a better understanding of what is a pressing national problem--the identification, prevention, and treatment of young children's social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Notable features of the second edition include expanded coverage of prevention and treatment, as well as updated consideration of social policy issues. Like its predecessor, the volume does a wonderful job of bringing in real-life examples to anchor the discussion of complex issues, and it is written in a very accessible and clear style. Of particular value is the richly informative chapter on family factors in the development of problem behavior. An important contribution for clinical psychologists, the book will also be useful to professionals in social work, early childhood education, and related fields. --Robert C. Pianta, PhD, Curry Programs in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia Much has happened in this past decade to advance our understanding of child behavior problems and how they may be prevented or treated. Susan Campbell is on top of these advances, in part because she has spearheaded many of them. She has performed a wonderful service to all of us interested in the well-being of children by updating this book. This is an essential resource for anyone working with children--from child clinicians to preschool and elementary school teachers--as well as serious students of human development. Campbell provides accurate and balanced coverage of what is known about early development; helps us understand why young children have behavior problems; and shares illustrative findings from her own longitudinal studies. Impressively, the volume provides a review that will be highly informative to psychology researchers and graduate students while remaining accessible to undergraduates and readers in other fields. --John Coie, PhD, Department of Psychology: Social and Health Sciences (Emeritus), Duke University

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