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993910
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b748280
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Early child development from measurement to action : : a priority for growth and equity /\ editor, Mary Eming Young with Linda M. Richardson.
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| Publication Statement
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Washington, D.C. :: World Bank,, ©2007.
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1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0821370871
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: 1281000922
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: 6611000925
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: 9780821370872
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: 9781281000927
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: 9786611000929
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0821370863
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9780821370865
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; I. Investment in ECD -- Benefits for Society and Children; II. Evaluating ECD Outcomes -- Lessons from Longitudinal Studies; III. Monitoring ECD Interventions -- Country Experiences; IV. Financing of ECD Initiatives -- Innovations; V. Looking to the Future -- The Next 5 Years; Index.
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| Abstract
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Prosperity in the world today depends on societies' nurturing of young children. Quality care (stimulation, health, and nutrition) during ages 0 - 5 has a decisive and long-lasting impact on a person's development, ability to learn, and capacity to regulate emotions. Cognitive and noncognitive (social and emotional) skills, set early in life, determine later success. New research in neurobiology and the behavioral and social sciences is converging to enhance this understanding of early child development. Recently, researchers noted epigenetic effects in brain development - that is, the interac.
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Child development.
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Child welfare.
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Children-- Services for.
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Early childhood education.
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Evaluation research (Social action programs)
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Éducation de la première enfance.
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Enfants-- Développement.
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Enfants-- Protection, assistance, etc.
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Enfants, Services aux.
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Recherche évaluative (Programmes d'action sociale)
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Barnavård.
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Barnomsorg.
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Barns utveckling.
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Child development.
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Child welfare.
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Children-- Services for.
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Early childhood education.
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Evaluation research (Social action programs)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Services Welfare.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.71
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| LC Classification
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HQ767.9.E2516 2007eb
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| Added Entry
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Richardson, Linda M.
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Young, Mary E.,1955-
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