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Informationen zum Autor Judy Dunn is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry. She is the author of numerous books, including The Beginnings of Social Understanding (Blackwell Publishing, 1988), Separate Lives: Why Siblings Are So Different (1992) and From One Child to Two (1995). Klappentext Judy Dunn, a leading international authority on childhood development, provides a beautifully written account of children's early friendships. 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 concludes by drawing out the practical implications of research for parents, teachers and those who care for children, including 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword vi Jerome S. Bruner List of figures viii Acknowledgements ix 1. Friends matter 1 2. Beginnings 12 3. Friends within a social world: the early years 34 4. Differences in children's friendships: links with social understanding 48 5. With a little help from my friends 69 6. Intrigues, bullying, rejection and loneliness 82 7. Girls, boys and friendship 99 8. Parents and Friends 119 9. Siblings and Friends 142 10 Implications 155 Appendix: How can parents help children over friendship difficulties? 161 Notes 165 References 179 Name index 199 Subject Index 201 ...
