Early Child Development in the 21st Century: Profiles of Current Research Initiatives Contributor(s): Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne (Editor), Sidle Fuligni, Allison (Editor), Berlin, Lisa (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0807743364 ISBN-13: 9780807743362 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $29.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: This single-volume resource provides detailed information on current large-scale and longitudinal research studies focusing on early childhood development--the situations and experiences of young American children. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships - Education |
Dewey: 305.231 |
LCCN: 2002042986 |
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.34" W x 8.94" (1.33 lbs) 448 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Family |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This single-volume resource provides detailed information on current large-scale and longitudinal research studies focusing on early childhood development--the situations and experiences of young American children. Twenty-eight studies are profiled, addressing such issues as early childhood interventions for children in poverty, neighborhood characteristics and residence patterns of children and their families, the role of fathers in families, school readiness and the transition to school, and maternal employment issues, including child care and welfare reform. Features:
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