The Child aims to provide parents and professionals with reliable information and access to the best scholarship from all areas of child studies - and from all regions of the world - in a single-volume reference.
This encyclopaedic companion brings together contemporary research on children and childhood from paediatrics, child psychology, childhood studies, education, sociology, history, law, anthropology, and other related areas - in sum, more than 500 articles, all written by experts in their fields and overseen by noted anthropologist Richard A Shweder.
Each entry begins with a concise and accessible synopsis of the topic at hand. For example, 'adoption' begins with a general definition, followed by a detailed look at adoption in different cultures and at different times, a summary of the associated mental and developmental issues that can arise, and an overview of applicable legal and public policy, both within the United States and elsewhere.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
