The best-selling CHILD, FAMILY, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY: SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT,
now in its Ninth Edition, offers an excellent introduction to socialization that
is grounded in a powerful conceptual framework--Urie Bronfenbrenner's
Bioecological Model of Human Development. Examining how the school, family, and
community influence children's socialization, this text addresses complex issues
in a clear, comprehensive fashion. An enjoyable read, it's packed with
meaningful, timely examples and effective study tools that ensure you gain a
solid understanding of chapter concepts. A sensitive presentation of diversity
issues includes matters related to culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, and special needs. Updated throughout, this edition features a
stronger emphasis on NAEYC and DAP standards as