The Child

The Child: A Study in the Evolution of Man is a book written by Alexander Francis Chamberlain. The book explores the evolution of human beings from childhood to adulthood. It delves into the various stages of development that a child goes through and how these stages have contributed to the evolution of the human species. The author examines the physical emotional and psychological changes that occur in a child's life and how these changes have shaped human behavior and culture. The book also discusses the role of education and parenting in shaping the development of a child and how these factors have influenced the evolution of human societies. The Child: A Study in the Evolution of Man is a comprehensive study of human development and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of human beings.1900. Illustrated. This volume which is neither a treatise on embryology nor an essay in anatomy or physiological psychology is intended as a study of the child in the light of the literature of evolution an attempt to record and if possible interpret some of the most interesting and important phenomena of human beginning in the individual and in the race. Contents: The Meaning of Helplessness of Infancy; The Meaning of Youth and Play; The Resemblances of the Young; The Periods of Childhood; The Language of Childhood; The Arts of Childhood; The Child as Revealer of the Past; The Child and the Savage; The Child and the Criminal; and The Child and Woman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.