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Child Development
A Practical Introduction
Second Edition
- Kevin Crowley - University of South Wales, UK
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June 2017 | 320 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Focusing on the earliest years (0-8), the new Second Edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory, and current practice in the field of child development.
This edition is fully up-to-date with current policy and legislation and now includes:
- New "Research boxes" in each chapter helping students link theory to practice
- Increased coverage on children’s social and emotional development
- A new companion website including a selection of free SAGE Journal articles, annotated further readings, web links, and useful online materials.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Development
Chapter 2: Policy and Early Years Practice
Chapter 3: Researching Child Development
Chapter 4: Physical and Brain Development
Chapter 5: Cognition and Memory
Chapter 6: Disorders and Development
Chapter 7: Health and Development
Chapter 8: Emotional Development
Chapter 9 Social Development
Chapter 10: Language and Literacy
Chapter 11: The Role of Play
Chapter 12: The Role of the Adult
An essential text book for first year students undertaking a degree in Early Years. The content is detailed and accessible covering child development in depth, one to certainly add to the reading list.
Sch of Education & Prof Development, Huddersfield University
August 25, 2017
