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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Early Childhood Intervention Programs
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Social Action and Public Policy Issues
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"This is a thorough yet conciseoverview of the evidence underlying current public and private efforts to enhance early care and education. It will be especiallyvaluableto those interested inusing public policyto promote better early learning experiences and betterdevelopment for young children." - Edward L. Schor, MD, Vice President, The Commonwealth Fund
"Tarlov and Debbink have produced a gem! From the first chapter on the neuroscience of development, the authors have provided a very readable, evidence based book that is timely and important. Forty years after Head Start was launched, it is time that we all acted as parents, grandparents, citizens at the local, state and national levels to apply what has been learned about the benefits of early childhood education to individuals throughout their lifetime, to families, to schools, employers, taxpayers and communities throughout the country. Today there is no better source of information on the subject, from basic neuroscience and effective early childhood programs to statewide efforts. This is a must read." - Philip R. Lee, MD, Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine, Stanford University; formerly Assistant Secretary for Health, US Dept. HHS 1965-69 and 1993-1997
"This book, edited by Tarlov and Debbink, is an excellent summary of the evidence about brain development in the early years of life and the effects on health, learning, and behavior throughout life. The story of The Texas Plan for early child development programs illustrates how communities can take steps to develop quality early child development programs." - J. Fraser Mustard, MD, Founder of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
"Investing in Early Childhood Development is an excellent resource for policymakers, educators, and advocates of ECDE programs, as well as others who want to learn more about the field." - Richard Sawyer, PhD, Educational Horizons
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Investing in Early Childhood Development
Book Subtitle: Evidence to Support a Movement for Educational Change
Editors: Alvin R. Tarlov, Michelle Precourt Debbink
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230610415
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Alvin R. Tarlov and Michelle Precourt Debbink 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-7993-3Published: 03 July 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-53856-0Published: 03 July 2008
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-61041-5Published: 04 February 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 248
Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations
Topics: Educational Policy and Politics, Education Policy, Sociology of Education, Administration, Organization and Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Philosophy of Education