Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective - Hardback

Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective explores key issues in early childhood studies from a variety of social science disciplines, including psychology, sociology, social policy and education. Each chapter considers a different social science discipline, identifying, analysing and critically assessing how that particular discipline enriches early years provision and research.User-friendly student features are included throughout, including: - Icebreakers introduce the main chapter themes- Objectives help readers to develop cognitive skills, moving from identifying to analysing to critically assessing - Formative activities encourage practical application of the content - Case-studies ground theory in practice - Research activities support those looking to take their understanding further - Self-assessment questions allow readers to test their knowledge- Further reading references and web links provide ideas for further exploration An essential course companion for all Early Childhood Studies undergraduate students.

• | Author: Ewan Ingleby
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• | Publication Date: Jan 17, 2013
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1441125302
• | ISBN-13: 9781441125309