Book Description

"This thorough and well-written source-book will be useful to professionals, parents, students, and acquisitions librarians. Nothing else available has its breadth of scope.... Recommended for academic and public libraries". -- Library Journal "An excellent reference book.... for all parents and organizations working to make the world a better place for children". -- Reviews from Parent Council The Sourcebook on Parenting and Child Care features "the best of the best" in reference material and other information sources, serving as both an outstanding collection tool for librarians and a one-stop source for information for interested parents and professionals. Covering materials from noted childhood experts like Dr. Benjamin Spock and Penelope Leach, the sourcebook reviews sources on a variety of parenting topics ranging from motherhood and fatherhood to religious training and substance abuse. The author has divided the book into seven parts, each focusing on a specific subject area. Entries include the classics as well as recent literature, with the author's choices of "best" highlighted for easy reference. The chapters conclude with a directory of related organizations or resource centers. The reference section provides both print and nonprint reference tools, including electronic indexing and abstracting services, Interact resources, and commercial online networks.