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Author: Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle (California State University, Sacramento, USA) ,
Aletha M. Harven (California State University, Stanislaus, USA) ,
Cynthia Hudley (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.480kg
ISBN: 9781138859968
ISBN 10: 1138859966
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 03 July 2018
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
In this book Gordon, Harven and Hudly translate their deep knowledge and passion of child development into a set of very practical guidelines for students in an effort to facilitate students' entry into a suitable career pathway. In this handy and yet scholarly book the authors go the extra mile to show students that there are a multitude of careers available in the field of child development. ... It will serve as a reference guide for a broad spectrum of faculty members and career counselors... involved in guiding the next generation of professionals in exciting careers in child education. - From the Foreword by Amado M. Padilla, Stanford University, USA This book by noted education experts Biddle, Harven and Hudley offers a unique look at the plans and paths for those considering a career in child and adolescent development. Offering both technical perspectives and unique personal stories from those in the field, the authors provide valuable (and enjoyable) insight for students and practicing professionals. A must read for all those considering a career in child and adolescent development. - Rosemary Papa, Soka University of America, USA
Author Information
Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle has a PhD from Stanford University in Child and Adolescent Development. She is an American Psychological Association MFP Fellow. She is a college professor of 26 years. This is her second co-authored textbook. She is the author or co-author of over 15 peer-reviewed articles and some book chapters. She is a presenter or co-presenter of more than 35 peer-reviewed presentations. She is also the winner of one of the Stanford GSE Alumni Awards for Excellence in Education for 2018. Aletha M. Harven is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Child Development at California State University, Stanislaus. She obtained her BA and MA at Sacramento State and her PhD from UCLA. She has authored and co-authored book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and peer-reviewed presentations. Cynthia Hudley is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Education program in Educational Psychology. She also served as an Associate Dean for the UCSB Graduate Division, President of Division E of the American Educational Research Association, and a member of the Board of Educational Affairs for the American Psychological Association
