Handbook of Socialization

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"Remarkable....A comprehensive, contemporary, scholarly overview of the dynamic and complex ways in which environmental forces interact with biological factors to shape children's lives. Professionals and graduate students who seek a more profound understanding of the roles of parents, family, peers, institutions, and cultures will find it indispensable." - Carolyn Zahn-Waxler, Senior Scientist, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

"This landmark volume is the first attempt in more than three decades to compile definitive statements of the diverse theoretical and empirical approaches to socialization. Its appearance is very timely. The contributors are recognized leaders in the field who provide cutting-edge accounts of their topics, from intrapersonal biological processes to the impact of context." - W. Andrew Collins, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, USA

"A magnificent resource and a thought-provoking, highly readable text for any course asking the question that attracts many to psychology: 'How do people come to act the way they do?'" - Jacqueline J. Goodnow, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Australia

"The classic concept of socialization receives a state-of-the-art, innovative, and intellectually stimulating treatment in this extraordinary volume." - Grazyna Kochanska, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, USA

"University libraries should acquire this handbook. Graduate courses on socialization or any of its associated topics should list chapters as required reading and the book as a whole as a resource for theoretical papers and future research." - APA PsycCRITIQUES "Remarkable....A comprehensive, contemporary, scholarly overview of the dynamic and complex ways in which environmental forces interact with biological factors to shape children's lives. Professionals and graduate students who seek a more profound understanding of the roles of parents, family, peers, institutions, and cultures will find it indispensable." - Carolyn Zahn-Waxler, Senior Scientist, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

"This landmark volume is the first attempt in more than three decades to compile definitive statements of the diverse theoretical and empirical approaches to socialization. Its appearance is very timely. The contributors are recognized leaders in the field who provide cutting-edge accounts of their topics, from intrapersonal biological processes to the impact of context." - W. Andrew Collins, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, USA

"A magnificent resource and a thought-provoking, highly readable text for any course asking the question that attracts many to psychology: 'How do people come to act the way they do?'" - Jacqueline J. Goodnow, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Australia

"The classic concept of socialization receives a state-of-the-art, innovative, and intellectually stimulating treatment in this extraordinary volume." - Grazyna Kochanska, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, USA

"University libraries should acquire this handbook. Graduate courses on socialization or any of its associated topics should list chapters as required reading and the book as a whole as a resource for theoretical papers and future research." - APA PsycCRITIQUES