Minami 1991f

Minami, Masahiko. 1991f. "Review of 'Narratives from the crib' by Nelson, K. 1989." In Minami and Kennedy 1991. Interest level: academic.

Analyzes the sequentially organized narratives of Emily (a toddler between the ages of 21 and 36 months) as well as her interactions with her parents. Includes chapters by Bruner and Vygotsky.

Part 1 discusses Emily's construction of her world view.

Part 2 gives her language and discourse development.

Part 3 covers her construction of self.

Looks at parental supports for language development in the young child. Examines Emily's cognitive, linguistic, and social development. Supports the social interaction theory through analyses of her developing mind in terms of language, narrative, and thought.

• Bibliography module: Minami 1991f
• In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): M
• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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