Early childhood studies : an introduction to the study of children's worlds and children's lives

Early Childhood Studies is fast becoming a separate academic discipline.

Courses include the study of Early Years education and care in the wider context of social, cultural and developmental aspects of children's lives.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of course content and an overview of current issues and approaches in Early Childhood Studies.

The book has been written for students on Early Years courses, as well as for practitioners and policy makers in health, social services, police, education and care.

The book reflects the multi-professional and multi-disciplinary range and scope of Early Childhood Studies, introducing students to different ways of studying the richness and complexity of children's lives and children's worlds.