Dr Ewan Ingleby 
Early Childhood Studies [PDF ebook] 
A Social Science Perspective

Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective explores key issues in early childhood studies from a variety of social science disciplines, including psychology, sociology, social policy and education. Each chapter considers a different social science discipline, identifying, analysing and critically assessing how that particular discipline enriches early years provision and research.



User-friendly student features are included throughout, including:

– Icebreakers introduce the main chapter themes

– Objectives help readers to develop cognitive skills, moving from identifying to analysing to critically assessing

– Formative activities encourage practical application of the content

– Case-studies ground theory in practice

– Research activities support those looking to take their understanding further

– Self-assessment questions allow readers to test their knowledge

– Further reading references and web links provide ideas for further exploration



An essential course companion for all Early Childhood Studies undergraduate students.