268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

It is usual to consider the effects parents have on children; this title, originally published in 1977, reverses the focus and reveals a subject every bit as important and interesting. The authors, both professional psychologists, present their findings under three major headings – "History", "Theories and Research Approaches" and "Concepts and Findings" – that discuss the social, psychological,... Read more

Preface.  Part 1: History  1. History of the Child’s Influence: Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations  2. History of the Child’s Influence: Medieval to Modern Times  3. Trends Leading to Recognition of the Effects of Animal Young  Part 2: Theories and Research Approaches – Man  4. Socialization Findings Reexamined  5. Research Strategies  6. Human Infant-Effects in the First Year  Part 3: Concepts and Findings – Other Mammals  7. Basic Features of the Caregiver-Offspring Relationship in Mammals  8. Effects of the Young on the Caregiving Cycle  9. Effects of the Young on Bouts of Interaction  10. The Nature of Offspring-Stimuli  11. Beyond Caregiving: Range of Effects on the Young  12. Summary and Conclusions.  References.  Author Index.  Subject Index.

Biography

Richard Q. Bell and Lawrence V. Harper