This book explores the evolution of developmentally appropriate practice from its beginnings in 16th and 17th century philosophy, its experimental implementation in the 18th and 19th centuries and its scientific grounding in today's theories.
It includes biographical sketches of 11 philosophical, pedagogical and theoretical figures in early child development and explores the perspectives of these 'giants', offering a clear look at how the area has developed over the past 500 years.
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