| Twins - From Fetus to Child Contributor(s): Piontelli, Alessandra (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415262275 ISBN-13: 9780415262279 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: Much has been written about twins. Very little, however, is about their everyday lives. Scientifically based, but warmly human in content, this fascinating longitudinal study follows the development and behavior of thirty pairs of twins from their early life in the womb through to their third birthday. Alessandra Piontelli draws on detailed ultrasound observations and work with mothers and families in clinical and natural settings to trace the subtle ways in which various types of twins behave and interact with their unequally shared and unique pre- and postnatal environments. The book describes not only the behavior of the twins, but the impact they have on the lives of their family and carers - what family members say, how they react and how the family changes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Medical | Neurology - Family & Relationships | Siblings |
| Dewey: 155.444 |
| LCCN: 2001048410 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.9" W x 9.84" (1.13 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Though much has been written about twins, very little research has been done into their everyday lives, both postnatal and prenatal. In this fascinating new study Alessandra Piontelli follows the development and behaviour of thirty pairs of twins from their early life in the womb through to their third year of childhood. Drawing on detailed ultrasound observations and work with mothers and families in clinical and natural settings, the text traces the subtle ways in which various types of twins live, behave and interact with their unequally shared and unique pre- and postnatal environments. Piontelli shows how from early on distinctive and personal traits can be seen in the behaviour of each member of a twin couple and how these traits continue and strengthen well beyond birth. The book describes not only the behaviour of the twins, but the impact they have on the lives of their family and carers - what family members say, how they react and how the family changes. Scientifically based, but warmly human in content, this unique longitudinal study offers new insight for professionals working with mothers and families of twins and for researchers in human development across a range of disciplines. |