Corporal Punishment of Children in Theoretical Perspective
Corporal Punishment of Children in Theoretical Perspective
Editorial Reviews
Review
Jay Belsky :
"There is no shortage of theories to explain the nature, causes, and consequences of corporal punishment. This volume does an excellent job in bringing often diverse perspectives together so that they can be considered side by side. All students of child development, parenting, and related topics will find this book eminently informative."--Professor Jay Belsky, Director of the Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Social Issues, Birkbeck University of London
Edward Zigler : "The impressive expertise of the authors provides a comprehensive and textured view of corporal punishment drawn from an array of disciplines and theoretical perspectives. This book is must reading for everyone engaged in the important social issue of how to reduce corporal punishment in disciplining children."-Edward Zigler, Sterling Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, Yale University
Book Description
Despite being commonplace in American households a generation ago, corporal punishment of children has been subjected to criticism and shifting attitudes in recent years. Many school districts have banned it, and many child advocates recommend that parents no longer spank or strike their children. In this book, social theorist Michael Donnelly and family violence expert Murray A. Straus tap the expertise of social science scholars and researchers who address issues of corporal punishment, a subject that is now characterized as a key issue in child welfare.
The contributors discuss corporal punishment, its use, causes, and consequences, drawing on a wide array of comparative, psychological, and sociological theories. Together, they clarify the analytical issues and lay a strong foundation for future research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Corporal Punishment of Children in Theoretical Perspective,Michael Donnelly,Murray Straus,Yale University Press,0300085478,Children's Studies,Corporal punishment of children,Parenting - Discipline,Parenting - General,Penology,Social Science,Sociology,Sociology - Marriage & Family,Child welfare,Law / General,Social theory
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