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Imitation in Infancy: 1 (Cambridge Studies in Cognitive and Perceptual Development, Series Number 1) - Softcover

 
9780521181372: Imitation in Infancy: 1 (Cambridge Studies in Cognitive and Perceptual Development, Series Number 1)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521181372 ISBN 13: 9780521181372
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

First published in 1999, this book reviews extensive evidence for babies' innate capacity to imitate.

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Review

."..this volume provides a valuable source for any psychologist of psychology student who wishes to undrstand why...contemporary developmentalists regard imitation as a complex and productive cognitive and social phenomenon." APA Review of Books

Book Description

First published in 1999, this book brings together the extensive modern evidence for an innate capacity to imitate in babies, research into which has had a controversial history. Leading researchers review the major explanations for imitation and its purpose and highlight its role in cultural transmission and pre-verbal communication.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521181372
ISBN 13 
9780521181372
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
302
Editor
Nadel Jacqueline