From Neurons to Neighborhoods The Science of Early Childhood Development

Name: From Neurons to Neighborhoods The Science of Early Childhood Development
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ISBN: 9780309069885

ISBN-10: 0309069882

ISBN-13: 9780309069885

Edition: 2000

Authors: Jack P. Shonkoff, Deborah A. Phillips, Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development Staff, Youth and Families Staff Board on Children, Institute of Medicine Staff

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Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature versus nurture, the impact of being born into a working class family, the effect of politics on programmes for children, the costs and benefits of intervention.

Book details

List price: $64.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication date: 12/13/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 612
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.81" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Executive Summary



Setting the Stage



Introduction



Rethinking Nature and Nurture



The Challenge of Studying Culture



Making Causal Connections



The Nature and Tasks of Early Development



Acquiring Self-Regulation



Communicating and Learning



Making Friends and Getting Along with Peers



The Developing Brain



The Context for Early Development



Nurturing Relationships



Family Resources



Growing Up in Child Care



Neighborhood and Community



Promoting Healthy Development Through Intervention



Knowledge Into Action



Conclusions and Recommendations


References


Appendixes



Related Reports from the National Academies



Defining and Estimating Causal Effects



Technologies for Studying the Developing Human Brain



Biographical Sketches


Index