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Wright, Mary J. – 1984
A brief overview of the history of the scientific study of the child in Canada is provided in this paper. Discussion begins with an account of the scholarly interests and activities of James Mark Baldwin, who brought modern psychology to Canada, and Frederic Tracy, who objected to child-centered approaches to child rearing. The remainder of the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Child Rearing, Foreign Countries
Ryan, Thomas J. – 1972
Contents of this study include the following essays: (1) "Economic Considerations of Poverty," Harry Lacombe; (2) "Physical Growth and Development: Some Socioeconomic Factors During Prenatal and Postnatal Life," Geoffrey C. Robinson, (3) "Language, Cognition and Poverty," Alan R. Moffit; (4) "Personality…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Disadvantaged Environment, Early Experience
