Parenting: Selected Writings of Marc H. Bornstein

Marc H. Bornstein has published widely on parenting, and this volume collects his papers on the topic. He has initiated efforts to make parenting an evidence-based field of study, and the writings selected for this collection symbolize the development of an empirical parenting science. The collection will be a valuable resource for students and researchers of parenting, developmental science, and other disciplines concerned with nurturing, socializing, and educating the next generation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 558 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Marc H. Bornstein, a renowned psychologist, has contributed extensively to various scientific fields, including experimental psychology, methodology, comparative psychology, developmental psychology, cultural science, neuroscience, pediatrics, and aesthetics. In this comprehensive volume, he has assembled a collection of his papers on parenting, offering a comprehensive overview of the field. While parenting has been a subject of exploration across numerous disciplines throughout history, theoretical perspectives and opinions have varied widely. Recognizing the need for a more evidence-based approach to parenting, Marc Bornstein has played a pivotal role in establishing it as a scientific discipline. Through his influential journal "Parenting: Science and Practice," the Handbook of Parenting, and two monograph series, Monographs in Parenting and Studies in Parenting, he has promoted the integration of scientific research into parenting practices. Furthermore, Bornstein has conducted empirical studies to investigate the factors, nature, scope, and consequences of parenting, contributing to our understanding of this critical role.

The writings included in this collection represent the evolution of empirical parenting science and the profound significance of parenting for the lives and well-being of children, parents, and society as a whole. Marc Bornstein's specially written introduction provides valuable insights into the importance of parenting and contextualizes both the field and the remarkable trajectory of his career. This collection will serve as an invaluable resource for students and researchers in parenting, developmental science, and a wide range of disciplines that are involved in nurturing, socializing, and educating the next generation.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765682