An introduction to early childhood studies / edited by Sacha Powell, Kate Smith

Part I: Perspectives on ChildhoodChildhood in Different Cultures - Joanne WestwoodChildhood through the Ages - Yordanka ValkanovaSociology of Childhood - Nigel ThomasThe Globalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care - Helen PennChildhood in the Digital Age - Jackie MarshPart II: The Developing ChildThinking and Cognitive Development in Young Children - Ruth FordBabies' and Young Childrens' Social and Emotional Development - Tricia David with Sacha PowellLanguage Development in the Young Child - Thea Cameron-FaulknerPlay and Development in Early Childhood - Justine HowardCultural-Historical Theories of Child Development - Marilyn FleerPart III: Policy and Provision for Young ChildrenEarly Childhood Policy and Services - Sonia JacksonChildren's Rights and the Law - Nigel ThomasEarly Childhood Education (ECE) - Iram Siraj-BlatchfordChild Welfare and Protection - Dendy PlattChildren's Health and Wellbeing - Sally RobinsonInclusive Policy and Practice - Siobhan O'ConnorPart IV: Developing Effective PracticeObserving Children to Improve Practice - Helen MoylettUndertaking Research with Young Children - Alison ClarkIs Working Together Working? - Angela AnningEffective Early Childhood Leadership - Carol AubreyEarly Childhood Education for Sustainability - Nicola KempOpening Pandora's Box: Postmodernist Perspectives of Childhood - Jayne Osgood