The Scientist in the Crib

What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind

De: Alison Gopnik PhD, Andrew Meltzoff PhD, Patricia K. Kuhl PhD

Narrado por: Wendy Tremont King

This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world. Filled with surprise at every turn, this vivid, lucid, and often funny book gives us a new view of the inner life of children and the mysteries of the mind.

©1999 Alison Gopnik, Andrew N. Meltzoff, and Patricia K. Kuhl (P)2019 Tantor

Thought provoking

Very good synthesis of science and caring. The context is a bit dated (1999), but the content is fresh, and actionable today.

interesante no te dice que hacer

me gusto mucho ue es una perspective no una instrucciones. scientist in the crib.

me gusto mucho

A “must read” for parents

The reader was fantastic and the content was fascinating. I especially liked the simplicity of the book structure, the scientific insights, and the broader commentary by the authors. This book is a must-read for parents and anyone who interacts with infants and toddlers.

Highly Recommend

Well narrated and captivating content. Highly recommend if you are looking for a book on the development of babies and the human mind.

narration does NOT work at all.

eeeeeek, narration does NOT work! it sounds like a commercial voice over. huge bummer! :( listen to a sample before you pay for this!!! you've been warned!

Should be in every parent’s library

Relevant and practical. Sure, I’m a social scientist but I’m a father too. A wonderful blend of relevant research and practical guide, especially for parents of children 0-5

Enlightening

Great book, wonderful display of how scientists, including babies, perceive and learn about the world.

Too many generalities

Nicest way to say it - Not sure what I learned from this..
I’m interested in infant brain development, latest research on studies, etc. Maybe infant neuroscience is what i’m after, not this. Book felt like one long foreword.

Common sense

The end of the book states that it’s not for scientists, which is true. This book is 98% common sense, 1% interesting, 1% new information.

I know that studying children and how they learn is important, and I’m sure these authors worked hard to present the material in an intersting way, but this was a meandering boring mess I can’t believe I listened to the whole thing, but once I start something I have to finish. I wasted a credit on this book.

...and if she says "fermiliar" instead of "familiar" one more time!