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The essential child origins of essentialism in everyday thought

Title
The essential child [electronic resource] : origins of essentialism in everyday thought / Susan A. Gelman.
Author
Gelman, Susan A.
Publication
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.

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Description
1 online resource (x, 382 p.) : ill.
Series Statement
Oxford series in cognitive development
Uniform Title
Essential child (Online)
Alternative Title
Essential child (Online)
Subject
  • Categorization (Psychology) in children
  • Cognition in children
  • Children > Language
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-367) and indexes.
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Contents
Introduction to Part I: Notes on research methods -- The 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?
LCCN
2002008635
OCLC
ssj0000086653
Author
Gelman, Susan A.
Title
The essential child [electronic resource] : origins of essentialism in everyday thought / Susan A. Gelman.
Imprint
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Series
Oxford series in cognitive development
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-367) and indexes.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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