Product Description

Early Childhood Studies 2Ed presents a clear and detailed account of infancy and early childhood. The first edition of this ground-breaking text supported the study of childhood from an holistic and multidisciplinary perspective; in the same vein, this new edition is now entirely revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation.

The main focus lies in the promotion of children’s development, health and well-being. Poverty and cultural issues are amongst the important themes highlighted throughout the book, plus there is new material on parenting, disability and first years at school.

Key features

· Key concepts thoroughly explained in a concise, easy to read format
· Written from a multidisciplinary approach with contributing authors from the disciplines of sociology, health, education, genetics, social policy, psychology and social work
· Edited by senior academics in Paediatric Nursing and Early Childhood Education
· Student-centred activities, references and further reading promote practical application of theory
· Greater emphasis on health promotion
· Reflects changes in legislation and current practice developments
· Additional material on parenting, disability and first years at school.

Early Childhood Studies is an invaluable text for all students on courses with an early childhood element. In particular this includes Child Health Nursing, Community Specialist Nursing, Health and Social Care, Social Work and Early Childhood Studies Degrees or Degree Programmes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17559 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review

I feel that a major strength of the book is its firm commitment to an holistic approach to the study of the early years. This approach is crucially important if we want to discover and examine the real essence of early childhood.

About the Author
Jayne Taylor RN, RHV, Dip N (Lond), Cert Ed, RNT, B Sc (Hons), PhD, MBA Director of Quality and Learning at Hertsmere PCT, and St Albans and Harpenden PCT, UK Margaret Woods MA, BA, Dip Ed. Formerly Dean of Quality Enhancement in the Higher Education sector of Suffolk College, Ipswich, UK. Prior to this role, Margaret led the development of one of the first BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies courses in the UK along with the MA Early Childhood Studies and MA Special Needs in Early Childhood programmes, also at Suffolk College.

Customer Reviews

Easy to read & covers wide scope of subjects
This is one of the easiest books to read on this subject (and I have read quite a few). It is broken down into 16 key chapters - each of which is a piece in it's own right. Well written, clear & very gentle to the reader, yet is full of information & starting points to take your studies or interests further. VERY GOOD. I personally used it to aid my degree studies (it's not a named book that I am aware of - but is very good to have to hand)

Essential reading for anyone with an interest in children.
Early Childhood Studies by Taylor et al is a truly holistic introduction to the subject of children's development and their place in society. It looks at every issue concerning children, from a soiological and historical perspective, right through to health, law, welfare, education and even children in developing countries. It can be utilised at degree or research level, by secondary students or people that may just enjoy a well researched, well balanced and informative read.

The editors of this publication have all had first hand knowledge and experience of children in various professional capacities as well as being lecturers teaching this subject. Therefore they are very well qualified to produce such an authoritative publication.

I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to study this subject or who wants to use the book as a stepping-stone to other, more specialised publications.

Excellent general book that covers all areas of childhod.
I'm at the moment studying at an Early Childhood Studies degree and found this book extremely helpful. I bought it after hearing about it through a friend. Its chapter on Child Protection explained those confusing details that will bother anyone concerned with children and set stright the guidelines and signs to look for and follow. An excellent resource for anyone in a similar situation to myself.