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The Scientist in the Crib

What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind

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The Scientist in the Crib

Written by: Alison Gopnik PhD, Andrew Meltzoff PhD, Patricia K. Kuhl PhD
Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King
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This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world. Filled with surprise at every turn, this vivid, lucid, and often funny book gives us a new view of the inner life of children and the mysteries of the mind.

©1999 Alison Gopnik, Andrew N. Meltzoff, and Patricia K. Kuhl (P)2019 Tantor Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Funny Physical Exercise Health Early Child Psychology
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I don’t often give up on books, I listened to this book to within just over one hour left to go but unfortunately I could no longer bear to listen.
I found the narration annoying - it sounded like she was reading a children’s story to a class of 5 year olds. Additionally nothing striking or revealing came from the content.

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