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More copies of this ISBN:From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Developmentby National
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake, as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, "From Neurons to Neighborhoods" presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows. Book News Annotation:Psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other experts in
child development reviewed research from numerous disciplines
covering the period from before birth until the first day of
kindergarten. Their study includes efforts to understand how early
experiences effect neurological, social, and cultural aspects of
development. It considers both the typical trajectories of early
childhood and the atypical developmental pathways that characterize
the adaptability of disabled children. Economic, political, social,
and ethical issues are emphasized.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Authoritative yet accessible, this book presents the newest evidence about early brain development and examines the effects of the surrounding context within which a child grows. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 417-544) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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