NCJ Number
40661
Editor(s)
S CHESS,
A THOMAS
Date Published
1977
Length
752 pages
Annotation
INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELDS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD PSYCHIATRY, THIS TEXT PROVIDES 40 ARTICLES IN 13 MAJOR SUBJECTS AREAS CONCERNED WITH BOTH NORMAL AND DISTURBED CHILDREN.
Abstract
IN GENERAL, THE ARTICLES ARE OF TWO TYPES: ORIGINAL WORK THAT HOLDS PROMISE OF MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRESS IN THE STUDY OF THE CHILD; AND REVIEW ARTICLES WHICH PRESENT A SYSTEMATIC PICTURE OF THE STATE OF KNOWLEDGE IN AN IMPORTANT AREA. THIRTEEN MAJOR SUBJECT AREAS ARE COVERED. THESE INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL PATTERNS AND ISSUES, PARENT CHILD INTERACTION, MINORITY ISSUES, READING DISABILITY, PROBLEMS OF DRUG ABUSE, ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. EACH SECTION HAS AN INTRODUCTION WHICH ASSESSES THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ARTICLES IN THAT AREA. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...DMC