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Parenthood in America
An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
Parenthood in America
An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
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Description
Critically acclaimed and highly authoritative collection of parenting issues, featuring a unique balance of practical and scholarly information.
This illustrated, A–Z encyclopedia on parenthood in America offers fresh insights and solid information, all based on the latest research. Parenthood in America is the work of the nation's real authorities, the heavy-hitters in psychology, health, sociology, anthropology, and family history. It aims to fill the gap between how-to books (which generally blend popular notions and authors' pet theories) and specialized texts aimed at scholars.
Parents, teachers, students, and professionals working in the field will find something here to inform, surprise, and even entertain. Entries are concise, carefully illustrated, and accompanied by suggestions for further reading. Readers will find entries on the superstars of the field, both popular (Dr. Spock, Dr. Seuss, Mr. Rogers) and scholarly (Ainsworth, Bowlby, Erikson).
Product details
Published | 13 Dec 2000 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 790 |
ISBN | 9781576073872 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Series | The American Family |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Recommended.
The Book Report
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The articles effectively present the basics of the topic at hand and will mostly aid general researchers. This is recommended for large public and academic libraries needing a concise, A–Z reference, as well as hospitals and large medical groups.
Library Journal
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Extremely valuable as a starting point when looking at parenting as practiced in America.
American Reference Books Annual
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Entries are informative, clear, detailed, and offer current coverage. . . . The book is well organized and easy to use, and the index helpful. Highly recommended for college libraries, undergraduate and graduate, and for public libraries.
Choice
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Should find a home in public, academic and professional libraries. It will prove a highly useful resource for a wide audience.
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