Developmental Health and the Wealth of Nations
Author | : Daniel P. Keating |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2000-02-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 1572304553 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781572304550 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Download or read book Developmental Health and the Wealth of Nations written by Daniel P. Keating and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2000-02-08 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probing the effects of the social environment upon human development, this volume asks how we can best support the health and well-being of infants and children in an era of rapid economic and technological change. The book presents cogent findings on human development as both an individual and a population phenomenon. Topics covered include links between socioeconomic status, achievement, and health; the impact of early experience upon brain and behavioral development; and how schools and communities can develop new kinds of learning environments to enhance adaptation and foster intellectual growth. Synthesizing developmental, biological, and social perspectives, this volume will appeal to a broad interdisciplinary audience.