Child Care in Context

Child Care in Context
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 563
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ISBN-10 : 9781317760078
ISBN-13 : 1317760077
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Book Synopsis Child Care in Context by : Michael E. Lamb

Download or read book Child Care in Context written by Michael E. Lamb and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child care is an integral part of the web of influences and experiences that shape children's development. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that covers both historic and economic contexts, this unique book characterizes child care in 18 countries on five continents. Specific historical roots and the current social contexts of child care are delineated in industrialized as well as in developing countries. To increase the depth of crosscultural analysis and integration, commentators from countries and disciplines other than the authors comment on the issues raised in each chapter.


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