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This book introduces child psychology, a field that emerged as part of larger shifts in social and scientific thought concerning children. In the 19th century, a humanitarian spirit propelled advocates to reconsider societal attitudes towards children and their welfare and led to major changes in education, legislation, and social services. This book discusses the evolution of this new field, providing a historical and psychological context for the study of child psychology, and examining key topics such as play and language. The author argues that to understand children, we must recognize their unique developmental needs and perspectives, challenging traditional assumptions about their capabilities. By examining children's natural behaviors, such as play, art, and exploration, we gain insight into their cognitive and emotional development. The book concludes by highlighting the importance of this field in shaping our understanding of child development and the profound impact it has on pedagogical practices and childrearing.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces child psychology, a field that emerged as part of larger shifts in social and scientific thought concerning children. In the 19th century, a humanitarian spirit propelled advocates to reconsider societal attitudes towards children and their welfare and led to major changes in education, legislation, and social services. This book discusses the evolution of this new field, providing a historical and psychological context for the study of child psychology, and examining key topics such as play and language. The author argues that to understand children, we must recognize their unique developmental needs and perspectives, challenging traditional assumptions about their capabilities. By examining children's natural behaviors, such as play, art, and exploration, we gain insight into their cognitive and emotional development. The book concludes by highlighting the importance of this field in shaping our understanding of child development and the profound impact it has on pedagogical practices and childrearing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282950989_0
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