Historical Perspectives on Infant Care and Development

Amanda Norman is Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead of the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies at the University of Winchester, UK. She is the author of From Conception to Two: Development, Policy and Practice (2019) and has published works about infant care pedagogies in academic peer reviewed and professional practice articles.

• List of FiguresAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: The Infant at Home 1. Historical Reflections and Contemporary Practice2. Transitions to Parenthood 3. Parenting and Family Life4. Infant Development and Holistic Care5. The Professionalisation of Infant CarePart II: The Infant Beyond the Home6. A Caring Community7. Communication, Love and Care8. Edu-care and Play9. A Cross Disciplinary Approach to Studying InfantsConclusion: Looking Back, Moving ForwardReferences Index

This is a very important book for students of early childhood education: it offers a holistic and comprehensive overview of infant care in the past and demands the reader to reflect on their own practice as they read. It is both academically rigorous and heartwarming – a winning combination!