Children and the Dark Side of Human Experience: Confronting Global Realities and Rethinking Child Development

by James Garbarino

Book Overview

Their haunting images appear on millions of television screens and in newspapers worldwide: Children huddled in refugee camps and exposed to violence in war zones. Children burdened by the emotional and physical scars of violent homes and communities. Children exploited by crass commercialism around the world and around the corner. Too many children are confronting life-threatening risks and experiencing trauma. Synthesizing insights from psychology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387756256
• ISBN13: 9780387756257
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 9.2"