Child, family, school, community : socialization and support (Tenth edition)

The best-selling CHILD, FAMILY, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY: SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT, now in its Tenth 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 book addresses complex issues in a clear, comprehensive fashion.

An enjoyable read, it's packed with meaningful, timely examples and learning aids 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, socioeconomic status and special needs.

Updated throughout, this edition features a strong emphasis on NAEYC and NASW standards as well as a new neuroscience feature called ?Brain Briefs.?