Physical and biological bases of development--Introduction to the handbook--Physical and biological bases of child development :prenatal stages--Physical and biological bases of child development :natal period and childhood--Concepts of child development--Nutritional needs of the child--Intellectual development of the child--Cognitive development--Language development--Problem solving--School achievement--Creativity--The development of skills--Social development of the child--Social perspective taking--Moral development and child rearing--Values development and transmission--Emotional development and mental health of the child--Mental health and adjustment--Temperament--Aggression and dominance--The child in the family--The role of mother in child development--Father's role in child rearing practices--Siblings' roles--Maternal employment and child development--Parental control--Practices and special problems--Play,toys and child development--Techniques for early childhood stimulation--Care for children with special needs--Common errors in child rearing practices--Past,present and future directions for asian child rearings: a synthesis chapter

1. Child dvelopement -- Congresses -- Asia
2. Children -- Management