The essential child : origins of essentialism in everyday thought / Susan A. Gelman.
| Author/creator | Gelman, Susan A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. |
| Description | x, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Oxford series in cognitive development Oxford series in cognitive development. ^A537052 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Inductive potential of categories -- Hidden, nonobvious properties -- Children's conceptions of nature and nurture -- Causal explanations, causal determinism -- Conclusions to part I -- What parents say--and do not say--about essences -- Essentialism in language -- Theory theories and DAM theories -- Unfinished business -- Why do we essentialize? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-367) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2002008635 |
| ISBN | 0195154061 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF723.C27 G45 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |