This reference work about young children in the United States is arranged in five broad categories: (1)historical and philosophical roots of early childhood practice; (2) sociocultural, political, and economic contexts; (3) perspectives on children; (4) early chilhood curricula and programs; and (5) perspectives on educators.
Based at the University of North Carolina, this resource addresses
issues and research related to the cognitive, social, and emotional
development of children from birth through age eight.
