Developmental Health and the Wealth of Nations: Social, Biological, and Educational Dynamics
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1572304545
ISBN13:9781572304543
Release Date:July 1999
Publisher:Guilford Publications
Length:406 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
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best book on social determinants of health
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an excellent introduction to the subject of social determinants of health as they apply to infant and child development. It is well written and the coverage is very even considering it is a multi-authored book This is a must buy!
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