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100 1 _aMeadows, Sara.
245 1 4 _aThe science inside the child :
_bthe story of what happens when we're growing up /
_cSara Meadows.
264 1 _aLondon ;
_aNew York :
_bRoutledge,
_c2016.
300 _avi, 200 pages ;
_c24 cm
336 _atext
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337 _2rdamedia
_aunmediated
338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aCover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; 1 Introduction: In which I explain why this is not an advice book and why it is worth your attention; 2 Science's stories: In which we have a look at different ways of knowing; 3 Evolution: In which we pootle around in deep time and consider how evolution and children fit together; 4 Genetics and epigenesis: In which we look at why the 'language of the genome' needs interpretation; 5 Neuroscience: In which we look at the wiring and workings of children's brains. 6 Psychoneuroendocrinology: In which we consider hormones, feel good factors, and other contributors to coping with stress and challenge7 Epidemiology: In which we look at what affects development (along with everything else); 8 Psychology: In which we look especially at parenting behaviour; 9 How to make things better: In which there is actually some advice; Further reading and notes to chapters; Index.
520 _aThis accessible, engaging and informative book examines the different influences on child development, according to science. There is a lot of science about children, from new work in neuroscience and attachment, to evolutionary theory and genetics. This book brings it all together to see how the scientific picture compares with the everyday one we all have as parents, educators and carers.
650 0 _aChild psychology.
650 0 _aChild development.
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