This new edition of this bestselling textbook examines the key themes involved in the study
of young children and childhood from a variety of disciplines and international perspectives …

This book considers and interrogates a range of new and critical issues in contemporary
early childhood education. It discusses both fundamental and emerging topics in the field …

This core introductory textbook offers an accessible yet rigorous approach to Early
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" This book is a valuable contribution to the creation of a more critical and theoretically
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Books in this forward-thinking series challenge existing practices in early childhood
education and reflect the changing images of the field. The series enables readers to …

The third edition of this popular core text provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage
of the course content for Early Childhood Studies. The contents list reflects the multi …

This accessible guide to Child Development is specifically aimed at students on Early
Childhood Studies and Early Years courses. The text begins by examining the context …

This book explores the historical and philosophical ideas underpinning practice in early
childhood and primary education. It pulls together key extracts from influential sources and …

Early years education is now a global activity, as school systems expand and diverse
programmes become established in countries throughout the world. We inherit a rich legacy …

This paper introduces the Special Issue of Early Child Development and Care focused on
Early Childhood Pedagogy. It opens by considering past and present discourses concerning …