Introduction: The problem of determinants and mechanisms of child development : the structure and content of the book
Vygotsky's approach to child development
The neo-Vygotskian elaboration of Vygotsky's approach to child development
First year of life : emotional interactions with caregivers as the leading activity of infants
Second and third years of life : object-centered joint activity with adults as the leading activity of toddlers
Three to six-year-olds : sociodramatic play as the leading activity during the period of early childhood
The period of middle childhood : learning at school as children's leading activity
The period of adolescence : interactions with peers as the leading activity of adolescents
The neo-Vygotskian approach to child development : accomplishments and shortcomings.
