Handbook of Socialization

Bringing together leading authorities, this Handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge on socialization processes from earliest childhood through adolescence and beyond. Contributors present cutting-edge theories and findings pertaining to family, peer, school, community, media, and other influences on individual development. The important, growing areas of genetics and biology, cultural psychology, and affective science are given particular attention. Essential topics include the effects on children of different parenting strategies and family structures; factors that shape gender development, emotional competence, and achievement motivation; the role of relationships in the socialization process; and strategies for intervention with antisocial youth.

Edited by Joan E. Grusec, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Paul D. Hastings, PhD, Centre for Research in Human Development, Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

"Remarkable...A comprehensive, contemporary, scholarly overview of the dynamic and complex ways in which environmental forces interact with biological factors to shape children's lives. Professionals and graduate students who seek a more profound understanding of the roles of parents, family, peers, institutions, and cultures will find it indispensable." - Carolyn Zahn-Waxler, Senior Scientist, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA "This landmark volume is the first attempt in more than three decades to compile definitive statements of the diverse theoretical and empirical approaches to socialization. Its appearance is very timely. The contributors are recognized leaders in the field who provide cutting-edge accounts of their topics, from intrapersonal biological processes to the impact of context." - W. Andrew Collins, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, USA "A magnificent resource and a thought-provoking, highly readable text for any course asking the question t