Save time and gain confidence with Linda Pound's easy-to-read quick overview of the main cognitive development theories. If you are a Level 4/5, Foundation Degree, or undergraduate student in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies or primary education, or a professional working with young children, this title will be the ideal introduction to the main theories around cognitive development in early childhood. Easy to read and written by an expert, it covers the main theorists, the research methods they used, the key debates and issues they started and how the debates have changes over time. - Understand child development theories quickly and painlessly - Apply theories to your workplace setting - Learn what to do next with your studies