An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies, 2nd Edition

Trisha Maynard,Nigel Thomas, Trisha Maynard

ISBN 10: 1847871682 / ISBN 13: 9781847871688

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd 21/05/2009, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies, 2nd Edition
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd 21/05/2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847871682
• ISBN 13: 9781847871688
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The second edition of this best-selling textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multi-disciplinary 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.

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. The chapters cover all key aspects of the curriculum, including: the sociology of childhood; child health; child development; and the realities of working with children. This thoroughly updated and revised new edition also includes completely new chapters on research with children and leadership in early year settings.

It is a core text for all those involved in the study of childhood, particularly undergraduates in the fields of child social care, social work, social policy and education. It is also an invaluable resource for practitioners and policy makers working with children.

About the Author

Sacha Powell is Professor of Early Childhood Care and Education, and Director of the Research Centre for Children, Families and Communities at Canterbury Christ Church University. Her research focuses on policies and practices in the care and education of babies and children up to three. Her recent publications include the Routledge International Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care (2016). Sacha is Chair of the UK’s Association for Professional Development in Early Years (www.tactyc.org.uk) and a member of the Research Committee of The Froebel Trust (www.froebel.org.uk). Her first degree was in Modern Chinese with Japanese and she continues to collaborate with colleagues in early childhood settings, universities and local education bureaus in China.