
But this period of helplessness has to be viewed under another aspect. It is a period of plasticity. The creature's career is no longer exclusively determined by heredity. There is a period after birth when its character can be slightly modified by what happens to it after birth,...

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In this classic work, the renowned historian and philosopher John Fiske reflects on the nature of infancy and the fundamental importance of early childhood experiences. Drawing upon a wide range of scientific and literary sources, Fiske argues that the first few years of life...

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In this classic work, the renowned historian and philosopher John Fiske reflects on the nature of infancy and the fundamental importance of early childhood experiences. Drawing upon a wide range of scientific and literary sources, Fiske argues that the first few years of life...

Explore the pivotal period of early childhood with John Fiske's "The Meaning of Infancy," a seminal work on the development of infants. Delve into the world of child rearing and developmental psychology as Fiske examines the crucial stages of infancy and their lasting impact...

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