What's Going on in There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life

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Lise Eliot, Ph.D.

What's Going on in There?

How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life

Lise Eliot, Ph.D.

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English

Bantam
01 November 2000

Child & developmental psychology; Health & Self-Help

As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses:

how a baby's brain is ""assembled"" from scratch

the critical prenatal factors that shapebrain development

how the birthing process itself affects the brain

which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development

how boys' and girls' brains develop differently

how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain

Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains.

By: Lise Eliot Ph.D.
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 561g
ISBN: 9780553378252
ISBN 10: 0553378252
Pages: 533
Publication Date: 01 November 2000
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for What's Going on in There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life

-With impressive depth and clarity, Eliot...offers a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge about infant and early childhood brain development...Popular science at its best.- --Publishers Weekly, starred review With impressive depth and clarity, Eliot...offers a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge about infant and early childhood brain development...Popular science at its best. --Publishers Weekly, starred review