The Oxford Handbook of Poverty and Child Development
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Poverty and Child Development PDF eBook |
Author | Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., CAS |
Publisher | OUP USA |
Pages | 750 |
Release | 2012-05-21 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0199769109 |
Comprehensive and integrative, The Oxford Handbook of Poverty and Child Development describes the contextual and social ecology of children living in poverty and illuminates the biological and behavioral interactions that either promote optimal development or that place children at risk of having poor developmental outcomes.
The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony D. Pellegrini |
Publisher | |
Pages | 393 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0195393007 |
The role of play in human development has long been the subject of controversy. Despite being championed by many of the foremost scholars of the twentieth century, play has been dogged by underrepresentation and marginalization in literature across the scientific disciplines. The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play marks the first attempt to examine the development of children's play through a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach. Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, this handbook resets the landscape of developmental science and makes a compelling case for the benefits of play. Edited by respected play researcher Anthony D. Pellegrini, The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play is both a scientific accomplishment and a shot across the bow for parents, educators, and policymakers regarding the importance of children's play in both development and learning.
Handbook of Early Childhood Development Research and Its Impact on Global Policy
Title | Handbook of Early Childhood Development Research and Its Impact on Global Policy PDF eBook |
Author | Pia Rebello Britto, Ph.D. |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 561 |
Release | 2013-01-31 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 0199922993 |
Handbook of Early Childhood Development Research and Its Impact on Global Policy calls for placing early childhood development at the top of the global policy agenda, enabling children to achieve their full developmental potential and to contribute to equitable economic and social progress worldwide.
The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Poverty
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Poverty PDF eBook |
Author | David Brady |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 937 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0199914052 |
The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Poverty builds a common scholarly ground in the study of poverty by bringing together an international, inter-disciplinary group of scholars to provide their perspectives on the issue. Contributors engage in discussions about the leading theories and conceptual debates regarding poverty, the most salient topics in poverty research, and the far-reaching consequences of poverty on the individual and societal level.
The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty PDF eBook |
Author | Philip N. Jefferson |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 864 |
Release | 2012-11-29 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0195393783 |
This Handbook examines poverty measurement, anti-poverty policy and programs, and poverty theory from the perspective of economics. It is written in a highly accessible style that encourages critical thinking about poverty. What's known about the sources of poverty and its alleviation are summarized and conventional thinking about poverty is challenged.
The Oxford Handbook of Parenting and Moral Development
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Parenting and Moral Development PDF eBook |
Author | Deborah J. Laible |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 544 |
Release | 2019-09-30 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0190638710 |
The Oxford Handbook of Parenting and Moral Development provides a collection of state-of-the-art theories and research on the role that parents play in moral development. Contributors who are leaders in their fields take a comprehensive, yet nuanced approach to considering the complex links between parenting and moral development. The volume begins by providing an overview of traditional and contemporary perspectives on parenting and moral development, including perspectives related to parenting styles, domain theory, attachment theory, and evolutionary theory. In addition, there are several chapters that explore the genetic and biological influences related to parenting and moral development. The second section of the volume explores cultural and religious approaches to parenting and moral development and contributes examples of contemporary research with diverse populations such as Muslim cultures and US Latino/as. The last major section of the volume examines recent developments and approaches to parenting, including chapters on topics such as helicopter parenting, proactive parenting, parent-child conversations and disclosure, parental discipline, and other parenting practices designed to inhibit children's antisocial and aggressive behaviors. The volume draws together the most important work in the field; it is essential reading for anyone interested in parenting and moral development.
The Oxford Handbook of Children and the Law
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Children and the Law PDF eBook |
Author | James G. Dwyer |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 954 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 0190694394 |
The Oxford Handbook of Children and the Law presents cutting-edge scholarship on a broad range of topics covering the life course of humans from before birth to adulthood, by leading scholars in law, medicine, social work, sociology, education, and philosophy, and by practitioners in law and medicine. An international collection of authors presents and analyzes the law and science pertaining to reproduction; prenatal life (including fetal exposure to toxic substances and abortion); parentage (including biology-based rights, background checks on birth parents, adoption, the status of gamete donors, and surrogacy); infant development and vulnerability; child maltreatment (including corporal punishment and religious defences to abuse and neglect); child protection policy and systems; foster care; child custody disputes between parents or between parents and other caregivers; schooling (including financing, resegregation, religious expression in public schools, at-risk students, special education, regulation of private schools, and homeschooling); delinquency; minimum-age laws; and child advocacy. Most chapters follow a format wherein they first describe the most debated or dynamic issues in each topical area, then explain in depth the law and/or science pertaining to the author's particular focus, and finally offer arguments and recommendations as to law and policy in that area. The normative component aims to advance discussions and debates in vital areas of contemporary child welfare law and policy. The Handbook is an essential resource for scholars and professionals interested in the intersection of children and the law.