Author:
Weissbourd, Rick.
Imprint:Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Pub., c1996.
Descriptionxv, 280 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 263) and index.
Note:"Weissbourd describes the problems of America's children and proposes practical solutions. Joining other social critics such as Sylvia Hewlett (When the Bough Breaks, CH, Nov'91), Lisbeth Shorr (Within Our Reach, 1988), and Alex Kotlowitz (There Are No Children Here, 1991), he takes a broader perspective. Based on his interviews with hundreds of children and professionals, Weissbourd asserts that vulnerable children transcend family structure, race, or poverty. Factors such as living with depressed, overstressed parents, moving frequently, or lacking medical care have a negative effect on children of any ethnicity or income. Weissbourd acknowledges the resilience of children and parents facing difficulties, while recognizing the complex factors that can damage children. He offers many concrete suggestions for change, including building on families' strengths, working to support families, and providing ongoing professional attention to troubled children. Vivid descriptions of real children illustrate the material. Lengthy endnotes document sources." -- Choice review
Note:Recommended in Best Books for Academic Libraries
