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Learning begins in the first days of life. Scientists are now beginning to realise that from birth babies already know a staggering amount about the world around them. In the first book of its kind for a popular audience, three leading scientists draw on 25 years of research in philosophy, psychology, computer science, linguistics and neurosciences to reveal what babies know and how they learn it.
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Learning begins in the first days of life. Scientists are now discovering how young children develop emotionally and intellectually, and are beginning to realize that from birth babies already know a staggering amount about the world around them. In the first book of its kind for a popular audience, three leading US scientists draw on twenty-five years of research in philosophy, psychology, computer science, linguistics and neuroscience to reveal what babies know and how they learn it.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this a book as a new parent and found it wonderfully infomrative and entertaining. I judged it as a university lecturer, health professional and someone who studied developmental psychology in depth as an undergraduate.The book is excellent - it is a model of good communication. Accesibility is sometimes quite compatible with academic rigour even though many in the business act as if it is not. If it's not your thing fine but don't knock it!
It is not designed as a sole textbook. It pulls together a broad range of higly complex research in a way that is understandable and gives the bigger picture of a whole child at the centre. It gives a good account of the conclusions of up to date research but it doesn't give detail of it nor is it the best source to use to get straight to the primary research. Its a small price to pay for making the book so readable. I would hope that students have access to other texts and references to primary sources in any case.
The role it can serve and does serve well is to give a broad picture to any novice to the 'academic' discipline. New students need that more than new parents. New parents will I think enjoy the ride and might benefit from the ocassional reminder that all that dribbling gurgling and chaos emanates from a sophiticated being who is solving problems now and will be teaching you new things in a year or two....
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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As a university educated mother I found 'How Babies Think' fascinating. The ideas carefully and articulately explained in the book have opened my eyes to the way my daughter is developing in front of me. Unlike a typical parenting book, the emphasis is on the mental process and placing this in context, rather than 'what your baby SHOULD be doing by X months'. I've recommended this book to many of my parent friends to help them understand their own young children.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Help you understand how babies and young children think.
There are some surprising findings about how much even newborns know.
I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has young children in their life (and I'm only an uncle). (I've given copies of it to a few new parents I know).
There are some surprising findings about how much even newborns know.
I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has young children in their life (and I'm only an uncle). (I've given copies of it to a few new parents I know).
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Perfect book for any new parent with an interest in cognitive science
I delayed getting this book because of the negative reviews, until my friend recommended it. I really regretted not having read it sooner! Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Lewin
great book for all parents and grandparents
This little book is a fascinating insight into the minds of young children and I just wish I had known some of this stuff when my own children were born. Read more
Published 21 months ago by bobby
How babies think
An excellent text book for students doing early childhood qualifications. Easy to read but very informative about child development. A must for all childcare students.
Published 23 months ago by Nickwina
Very interesting!
This book gives a great insight in babies brain development - found it really interesting for my degree studies!
Published on 30 May 2010 by Ms. S. J. Warne
Lots of fluffy writing
This was given to me as a really interesting revelation. Book synopsis appears to be: Babies know more than you think. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by P. A. Caruana
Best book on babies I've read!
This book is so refreshing-- no 'expert' prescriptions or diy parenting gobbledygook! It's fascinating to read what science reveals about the infant brain and what it tells us... Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by Fried Green Chillies
misleading title
This book reports on some interesting findings about the way babies think. However, the rest of the book talks about how cool it is to be a scientist, and especially a... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2007 by Katerina
far too long
This book is far longer than it needs to be. From a parent's perspective, the key points could easily be summarised in one short chapter. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2005
not very useful
This book was recommended by my university lecturer but to be honest I didn't find it helpful at all. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2003 by Psychology student
All parents should read this..
..well written and informative book.
It is not a guide to 'making your baby into a genius' but rather an examination of the thought processes of young children. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2002 by Nicki B
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