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An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies is a comprehensive text that has been designed to provide students with an introduction to the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multi-discplinary 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. An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies is divided into four parts: The Developing Child - includes cognitive, emotional and social development, language and learning and on the development of a gendered identity. Perspectives on Childhood - considers how childhood differs culturally and historically, and introduces sociological approaches to the study of childhood. Policy and Provision for Young Children - provides an overview of early years services as well as specific chapters on the law, education, play, special needs, social welfare and health care. Developing Professional Practice -focuses on aspects of practice including inter-agency work, child observation and inclusive practice. Written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, this is a lively and engaging textbook and is illustrated throughout with student-friendly features such as 'real-life' case studies and guides for further reading.

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