Biosocial Perspectives on Children

Catherine Panter-Brick

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Cambridge University Press
29 June 1998

Age groups: children; Psychology; Human biology; Bargains

Series: Biosocial Society Symposium Series

Childhood is a uniquely human life-stage, and is both a biological phenomenon and a social construct. Research on children is currently of wide-ranging interest. This unique book presents reviews of childhood from four major areas of interest - human evolution, sociology/social anthropology, bio-medical anthropology and developmental psychology - to form a biosocial, cross-cultural understanding of childhood. The book places a strong emphasis on how childhood varies from culture to culture, offering examples from developed and developing countries, as well as from other animal species. It will be of interest to students and scholars within the fields of human biology, anthropology, sociology, health studies and developmental psychology.

Edited by: Catherine Panter-Brick
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9780521572972
ISBN 10: 0521572975
Series: Biosocial Society Symposium Series
Publication Date: 29 June 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: biosocial research on children Catherine Panter-Brick; 2. Evolutionary and biological aspects of childhood Barry Bogin; 3. From the child's point of view: issues in the social construction of childhood Allison James; 4. Biological anthropology and child health: context, process and outcome Catherine Panter-Brick; 5. Child psychology and anthropology: an environmental view Robert A. LeVine; 6. The meeting of nature and nurture and the development of children: some conclusions Martin Richards; Glossary; Index.

Reviews for Biosocial Perspectives on Children

'This book is well written and well produced. Nevertheless, this book is a valuable addition to the classrooms and libraries of those of us who work with children.' Deborah L. Crooks, American Journal of Human Biology 'I can't help but recommend a copy of this little gem for the library of all those working in the biosocial sciences.' Human Biology