Description |
vi, 234 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Contents |
1: A focus on early childhood -- 2: Explaining child development: considering nature and nurture -- 3: Explaining child development: cognitive and social perspectives -- 4: Research as a source of information and ideas -- 5: Social and emotional development: the foundation -- 6. The importance of physical skills and movement -- 7: Understanding and supporting children's communication -- 8: Thinking and learning -- 9: Children's behaviour: adults' reactions -- 10: Children as part of a social and cultural community |
Summary |
Written by Jennie Lindon, this title is refreshingly clear, readable and user-friendly. With explanations of the key theories and research in all areas of child development, this is the ideal resource for students at Levels 3 and 4, on Foundation and Early Childhood Studies degrees |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
Subject |
Child development.
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Psychology, Child.
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LC no. |
2011453013 |
ISBN |
1444102842 (paperback) |
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9781444102840 (paperback) |
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