About Children: An Authoritative Resource On The State Of Childhood Today Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
"Affluenza," poverty, substance abuse, media influence, the internet, and religion are some of the major issues affecting children today. These and other concerns are discussed in this compilation of essays by leading authorities on children's health and well-being. Highly visual and easy to follow, this volume describes what life is like for today's children, discussing such topics as how they are affected by advertising in schools, the overweight epidemic, ADHD, and living in a post-9/11 world. The color illustrations, graphs, and charts found throughout make this an all-inclusive text that will give physicians, policy makers, educators, and parents an in-depth look at the lives of 21st-century children. PowerPoint presentations of each chapter and statistics are also available online.
Hardcover: 285 pages
Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics; 1 edition (April 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1581101422
ISBN-13: 978-1581101423
Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.8 x 13 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
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About Children stands out as one of the most sweeping collections of information on the development of children I have ever seen. The information between these covers will prove useful no matter what your focus. Developed by experts in pediatrics, child social behavior and child care, this compilation has information for everyone: doctors, teachers, care givers, and parents. Full of vital information and statistics, this book has the potential to widely influence the development of children by creating a societal knowledge of the challenges children face in their daily development. This book provides professional advice and information on the problems parents face in raising children in today's world. As well as information that child care professionals will fidn profoundly useful such as the impact of illness or societal disturbance on child development. If you ever had a question about what children need or what effects them, this is the perfect resource for you.
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