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Children's Friendships
Contributor(s): Dunn, Judy (Author), Bruner, Jerome S. (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1405114487     ISBN-13: 9781405114486
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $43.65  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2004
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Annotation: This latest book in the Understanding Children's Worlds series is a beautifully written account of children's early friendships from Judy Dunn, the leading international authority on childhood development. Drawing on evidence from studies on both sides of the Atlantic, it considers the nature and significance of such relationships for children's development and well-being.
The book also features a foreword by Jerome Bruner, one of the most influential psychologists alive today.


Three arguments run through the book. The first is that friends can matter to a young child in a way that is different to parents and siblings. The second argument is that our understanding of a child's development can be greatly enhanced by studying children within these relationships. The third theme is that the influence a friend has on a child depends on the quality of their friendship.


In a final section, the author draws out the practical implications of research for parents, teachers and those who care for children. She discusses how to manage friendships at different developmental stages, how to help children with friendship difficulties, and what to do about 'trouble-making' friendships and bullying.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Developmental - Child
Dewey: 302.340
LCCN: 2004009018
Series: Understanding Children's Worlds
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.46" W x 9.02" (0.72 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Family
- Topical - Friendship
 
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Publisher Description:
Drawing on evidence from studies on both sides of the Atlantic, this beautifully written book from Judy Dunn, the leading international authority on childhood development, considers the nature and significance of children's early friendships.

  • accessible and comprehensive book on friendship, beautifully written by a world authority;
  • features a foreword by Jerome Bruner, one of the most influential psychologists alive today;
  • stresses the importance of friendships to young children and considers the implications of friendship for our understanding of children's development more generally;
  • draws out the practical implications for parents, teachers and those who care for children;
  • considers how to help children with friendship difficulties and what to do about 'trouble-making' friendships and bullying;
  • latest addition to the Understanding Children's Worlds series.