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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
July 2010
Print publication year:
1999
Online ISBN:
9780511659881
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511659881
Subjects:
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry
Series:
Cambridge Studies in Cognitive and Perceptual Development (3)
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Book description

This book uses research and theory to an in-depth account of children's understanding of biology and health. Each of the contributors views children's understanding in these areas to be to some extent adaptive to their well-being and survival and uses evidence collected through a variety of different techniques to consider whether young children are capable of basic theorising and understanding of health and illness. Topics ranging from babies to the elderly including birth, death, contamination and contagion, food and pain are examined and close links between research and practice are made with obvious attendant benefits in terms of education and communication. The combination of theory and practice will guarantee the appeal of this book to an international audience of advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and professionals in areas such as education, child welfare, medicine and law.

Reviews

‘… this is a fresh and insightful examination of an important area of children’s understanding which, given its dual emphasis on both theoretical and applied issues, should appeal to both developmental psychologists and medical professionals alike.’

Source: Infant and Child Development

‘… a vital and valuable book that everyone who works with children and young people should consult in depth.'

Source: Health Education

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