The chapters in this volume reflect the work and thoughts of a group of researchers interested in studying families as learning environments for children. As we

First published in 1979, this study is one of the first works of educational research to include detailed assessments of family environments in an analysis of p

The chapters in this volume reflect the work and thoughts of a group of researchers interested in studying families as learning environments for children. As we

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