Defining the process of learning as an apprenticeship-a social activity that is mediated by parents and peers who support and challenge the child's understanding and skills-Rogoff here explores the mental development of children. She draws from and expands on the work of Vygotsky in her examination [...]

The Cultural Nature of Human Development presents an account of human development that looks at both the differences and similarities among cultures. Beyond demonstrating that 'culture matters', Rogoff focuses on how culture matters in human development - what patterns help make sense of the cultura[...]