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Refreshing change! - Rated
This is a very cheap paperback that is easily worth ten times the other HUGE rather expensive hardbacks I have read regarding child development. I bought this (new) amongst other titles for a university course and this is without a doubt the only book I found remotely interesting or relevant. Donaldson's writing is concise and still very accurate, even now some thirty years later. I recommend this under-priced and under-rated paperback over anything else you may consider buying regarding child development/pyschology etc. This lady researched for Piaget and had great respect for him (very apparent throughout)yet she recognised, and indeed has written about some of the flaws in his methodology that he himself did not consider. Chomsky's theory of language development is also covered 'uniquely' in my opinion.
Fantastic read, an absolute must have if you're remotely interested in child development or Piaget himself.
Piaget Explianed - Rated
Donaldson's book is a very good exposition and critique of Piaget's staged child developmental theories. Essentially she aims to demonstrate that Piaget's own research and conclusions are not enough to explain the learning process and cognitive development of children. Piaget is the platform for developmental theory and Donaldson is the doorway through which you enter to understand it. This book is excellent for training teachers and others who work with children and students of Psychology.
CHildrens Minds - Rated
This book was recommended to compliment the O.U course in child psychology that I am about to embark on. This is a great book which condenses the works of Piaget's Theories whilst pointing out that there MAY be room for improvement! This book is consise and really interesting.
Good for uni - Rated
This book has helped immensely when writing essays for uni. My course is 'Education, Culture & Society', and this book blends the 3 elements perfectly! Good evidence referred to throughout, as well as references to clear and varied opinions.
um...AMAZING - Rated
I really have to agree with the other reviews displayed here. This book is fantastic; it is clearly written, a beautiful length (!) and well supported with much experimental evidence. Donaldson's theories about the importance of reading in a child's development of his/her self awareness, the importance of pupil error in education, and how, as educators, we should try and encourage recognition of error should be taken note of. Digestable Developmental Psychology .
