Early Childhood Studies: An Holistic Introduction

By Margaret Woods and Jayne Taylor

Early Childhood Studies 2Ed presents a clear and detailed account of infancy and early childhood. The first edition of this ground-breaking text supported the study of childhood from an holistic and multidisciplinary perspective; in the same vein, this new edition is now entirely revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation. The main focus lies in the promotion of children's development, health and well-being. Poverty and cultural issues are amongst the important themes highlighted throughout the book, plus there is new material on parenting, disability and first years at school.Early Childhood Studies is an invaluable text for all students on courses with an early childhood element. In particular this includes: Child Health Nursing, Community Specialist Nursing, Health and Social Care, Social Work and Early Childhood Studies Degrees or Degree Programmes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340887362
• ISBN13: 9780340887363
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.6"