Overview
The second edition of this best–selling textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multi-disciplinary approach and pulls together all the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood, and successfully demonstrates how these can be translated into real-life practice.
Synopsis
Maynard and Thomas, both affiliated with the Department of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Wales, present key themes of early childhood studies, in sections on the developing child, perspectives on childhood, policy and provision for young children, and effective practice. Each section of the book begins with a brief editorial introduction that draws attention to common themes and to differences of emphasis across chapters, and each chapter concludes with discussion questions and ideas for further study. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Editorials
From the Publisher
'The text has a comfortable style and delivers a rich array of insightful discussion, interesting theory and material that is both relevant to the undergraduate student and, in parts, the practising educational psychologist' - Debate'I read the manuscript of this book at the preparation stage and was impressed with it. I feel now as I did on first reading, that this text should be recommended reading for early childhood studies students at the start of their course'- International Journal of Research and Method in Education
'This multi-professional book is just what is needed for students and practitioners, as it raises important issues and challenges, and invites dialogue and reflection in a reader friendly way' - Tina Bruce, Freelance Consultant
'The text is timely in the context of the increasing call for interdisciplinary working… it reflects changing theories, discourses and practices and I shall certainly recommend it as an excellent introductory undergraduate students' textbook' - Carol Aubrey, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, University of Warwick