The Child's Conception of Geometry (A Detective Hazel Micallef Mystery) - Softcover

Piaget, Jean; Inhelder, Barbel; Szeminska, Alina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393000575 ISBN 13: 9780393000573

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1981

Synopsis

The Child’s Conception of Geometry examines the development of geometric concepts in young children.

This volume from Piaget’s laboratory in Geneva deals primarily with the development of notions of measurement and geometrical concepts like coordinates, angles, and areas. It is a companion piece to The Child’s Conception of Space.

About this title

About the Author:

Jean Piaget (1896-1980) is known for investigations of thought processes as well as his epistemological work with children. His theory of cognitive development, coupled with his studies with children, is known as genetic epistemology. He was professor at Geneva University and director and founder of the International Center for Epistemology. He is the author of The Language and Thought of the Child, Judgment and Reasoning in the Child, The Origin of Intelligence in Children, and The Early Growth of Logic in the Child.

Language Notes:

Text: English, French (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0393000575
• ISBN 13: 9780393000573
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416