Child development from birth to 8 years : an interdisciplinary approach / Amanda Thomas and Alyson Lewis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Part 1. Understanding interdisciplinary approaches to child development -- The psychology of child development -- The sociology of child development -- The economics of child development -- The anthropology of child development -- The philosophy of child development -- The neuroscience of child development -- The education of child development -- Part 2. Exploring child development domains with an interdisciplinary lens -- Physical development and growth -- Social development -- Emotional development -- Creative development -- Spiritual development -- Cognitive development -- Language development -- Part 3. Understanding contemporary aspects of early childhood practice -- Understanding play through the disciplines and domains -- Understanding well-being through the disciplines and domains -- Understanding global curricula through the disciplines and domains -- Understanding inclusivity through the disciplines and domains -- Understanding how shared spaces support child development and the role of the adult within this -- Conclusion -- Opportunities to recap and reflect (the conclusion).

An understanding of child development is necessary for early childhood students as it underpins all early year's practice and curricula. This book provides students with an in-depth understanding of the research, theory and current practice, supporting them through a complex area-- Source other than Library of Congress.