Author: Peter HollindalePublisher: Elektrohas
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Beschouwingen over het kind en zijn lectuur in verschillende leeftijdsgroepen, gevolgd door boekenlijsten.
Choosing Children
Author: Jonathan GloverPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191037117
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Progress in genetic and reproductive technology now offers us the possibility of choosing what kinds of children we do and don't have. Should we welcome this power, or should we fear its implications? There is no ethical question more urgent than this: we may be at a turning-point in the history of humanity. The renowned moral philosopher and best-selling author Jonathan Glover shows us how we might try to answer this question, and other provoking and disturbing questions to which it leads. Surely parents owe it to their children to give them the best life they can? Increasingly we are able to reduce the number of babies born with disabilities and disorders. But there is a powerful new challenge to conventional thinking about the desirability of doing so: this comes from the voices of those who have these conditions. They call into question the very definition of disability. How do we justify trying to avoid bringing people like them into being? In 2002 a deaf couple used sperm donated by a friend with hereditary deafness to have a deaf baby: they took the view that deafness is not a disability, but a difference. Starting with the issues raised by this case, Jonathan Glover examines the emotive idea of 'eugenics', and the ethics of attempting to enhance people, for non-medical reasons, by means of genetic choices. Should parents be free, not only to have children free from disabilities, but to choose, for instance, the colour of their eyes or hair? This is no longer a distant prospect, but an existing power which we cannot wish away. What impact will such interventions have, both on the individuals concerned and on society as a whole? Should we try to make general improvements to the genetic make-up of human beings? Is there a central core of human nature with which we must not interfere? This beautifully clear book is written for anyone who cares about the rights and wrongs of parents' choices for their children, anyone who is concerned about our human future. Glover handles these uncomfortable questions in a controversial but always humane and sympathetic manner.
The Ethics of Choosing Children
Author: Simon ReaderPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319598643
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This book takes the contentious issue of designer babies and argues against the liberal eugenic current of bioethics that commends the logic and choice regimes of selective reproduction. Against conceptions of Procreative Beneficence that trade on a disregard for the gifts of maternal bodies, it seeks to recover a thought of maternal giving and a more hospitable ethic of generational beneficence. Exploring themes of responsibility, gift and natality, the book refigures the experience of reproduction as the site of an ethical response to future generations, where refusal to choose one’s children is one virtuous response. The book will appeal to anyone with an interest in reproductive ethics, feminist thought and those seeking principled grounds for resisting the technologies of choosing children.
Choosing Tomorrow's Children
Author: Stephen WilkinsonPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199273960
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
To what extent should parents be allowed to use reproductive technologies to determine the characteristics of their future children? Is there something morally wrong with choosing what their sex will be, or with trying to 'screen out' as much disease and disability as possible before birth? This book offers answers to such questions.
How to Choose Children’s Toys
Author: Owen JonesPublisher: Megan Publishing Services
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Welcome to ‘How to Choose Children’s Toys …And Empower Your Child Through Play!’ This comprehensive manual is designed to assist parents, guardians, and caregivers to tackle the often overwhelming task of selecting toys for children. With an array of options available, ranging from traditional favourites to the latest trends, it can be challenging to make informed decisions that prioritise both fun and developmental benefits. This guide aims to demystify the toy-buying process by offering practical advice and insights. From understanding age-appropriate choices to considering safety, educational value, and durability, each aspect of toy selection is explored in detail. By equipping adults with the knowledge and tools necessary to make thoughtful choices, we hope to enhance children’s play experiences and support their overall development. Join us on this journey as we explore the world of children’s toys and empower caregivers to create enriching play environments that foster creativity, learning, and joy. I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable.
Choosing Choice
Author: David Nathan PlankPublisher: Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807742910
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The first cross-national comparative study on school choice policies, this volume features prominent scholars who analyze experiences in countries around the world, England, Chile, South Africa, the Czech Republic, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Together, they answer such important questions as: Why are policies that expand educational options being adopted in such a diverse set of countries? Why have governments in widely varying circumstances come to view school choice as an apt response to educational dilemmas? What have we learned about the impacts of these policies on existing educational systems and the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom? The analyses presented here illuminate school choice policies as a critical worldwide development in education, noting both similarities and differences across countries. This volume broadens our understanding of school choice on the world stage while exploring implications for education policy in the United States.
Reading Research at Work
Author: Katherine A. Dougherty StahlPublisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1593852991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This book presents state-of-the-science research on the components of successful literacy learning and how to target them in contemporary classrooms. The volume builds on and extends the work of Steven Stahl, whose pioneering contributions encompassed the key areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and assessment. Ten classic papers by Stahl are accompanied by 16 new chapters by other leading experts, who highlight Stahl's theoretical, methodological, and instructional innovations; describe how knowledge about each domain continues to evolve; and discuss implications for helping all children become better readers.
Author: Barbara Stoodt
Author: Babies and Young Children
Author: Marian BeaverPublisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748739752
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Expanded and fully updated content promotes student confidence.New case studies relate theory to real-life situations.Encourages learning by progress checks, activities and 'think about' features.Enhances student understanding through clear definitions of all key terminology.Written in a clear, user-friendly style.
