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Book SynopsisJenny Willan (née Gubb) has previously worked as a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Plymouth, UK, and as a researcher at the University of Cambridge and the National Foundation for Educational Research. She has co-edited two previous books on early childhood and contributed articles to various journals, and is a member of the editorial board of the
International Journal of Early Years Education. She has also authored several children's stories.
Trade ReviewIf you can only afford one book on early childhood, it has to be this one. Early Childhood Studies provides a compelling and comprehensive introduction to the field. Engagingly accessible as a textbook, yet effortlessly scholarly, this volume is essential reading and a 'must-have' companion for all with an interest in understanding early childhood in contemporary times. – Mary Jane Kehily, The Open University, UK * Mary Jane Kehily, The Open University, UK *
This is a fully comprehensive examination of childhood. It will make an excellent core textbook for students of Early Childhood Studies; they will find it interesting, easy to read and informative. I would be proud to have written it myself! * Penny Farrelly, Bucks New University, UK *
Table of ContentsPART I: UNDERSTANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Chapter 1: What is Early Childhood Studies? Chapter 2: Early Childhood in a Global Context Chapter 3: Some Theories of Child Development PART II: UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT: SUPPORTING THE UNIQUE CHILD Chapter 4: Physical Development: the interplay of body and brain Chapter 5: Cognitive Development Chapter 6: Socialisation, Language and Play Chapter 7: Emotional and Moral Development PART III: IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD: SHAPING CHILDREN'S LIVES Chapter 8: Children and Families in Context Chapter 9: Representations of Childhood Chapter 10: Early Education PART IV: CHILDREN IN SOCIETY: EVERY CHILD MATTERS Chapter 11: Early Childhood Social Policy Chapter 12: Diversity and Inclusion Chapter 13: Health and Well-being PART V: THE CHILDREN'S WORKFORCE: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Chapter 14: Professional Practice for Early Childhood Chapter 15: Taking the Lead in Early Years Professional Practice PART VI: RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: SEEING CHILDREN DIFFERENTLY Chapter 16: Understanding Young Children through Observation and Assessment Chapter 17: Doing Early Childhood Research
