Product Description

This core introductory textbook offers an accessible yet rigorous approach to Early Childhood issues, addressing both Care and Education in the Early Years.  It presents a multi-disciplinary perspective and will add value to any Early Childhood Studies course at both foundation and degree level. This text engages the reader by providing real-world examples that underpin theoretical perspectives and bring examples to life, whilst providing the student with an opportunity to reflect on their own similar experiences. The book is supported with a range of useful supplementary materials including an exciting companion website package.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34962 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 455 pages

Review
"`Early Childhood Studies' is an interdisciplinary text book which supports study in Further Education, Higher Education and can be used as an excellent aid in supporting continuous professional development of practitioners. How ingenious that a text can attract, engage and inform such a large audience. I highly recommend this excellent text especially the unique reflective tasks and the tools for learning sections." --Dawn Alderson, Swansea University

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"I have been waiting for a text like this for many years! Until now most of the child development texts I have recommended to the students have been publications from the USA and, even though I have found them to be useful, it is a great pleasure to be able to recommend this one to them. It is a well structured and comprehensively written book."

From the Back Cover

This brand new text offers an extremely comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood, making it an indispensable resource for early years students and professionals alike.

Knowledge and understanding of the subject are explored in a genuinely holistic way, giving consideration to a broad range of multidisciplinary aspects of early childhood including health, social, educational, psychological and sociological perspectives.

Key features of the text include:

• Reflective and practical tasks at three levels for students and existing professionals, linking theory to practice
• Cutting-edge national and international research
• Tools for Learning boxes in each chapter, developing a range of study skills throughout the book
• End of chapter summaries, key questions to consider and additional reading and website suggestions, supporting further understanding of issues
• Comprehensive glossary of key terms and list of abbreviations

Early Childhood Studies is essential reading for all those studying Early Childhood as well as early years practitioners, whatever their level of expertise or experience.

A companion website to accompany the book can be found at: www.pearsoned.co.uk/earlychildhoodstudies

Jane Johnston is a Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln.

Lindy Nahmad-Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education and Early Childhood Studies at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln.

Customer Reviews

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If you are about to embark on early childhood studies of any type whether it is a HNC or a BAPD this is the book to get. It is easy to read and cover everything you wish to find all in the one book.
great buy.

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I have just started a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education. This is a very well written, easily read, book with everything you need to help you with assignments. I highly recommend it!

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