About this title: David Elkind, distinguished author of "The Hurried Child", argues that there is a new imbalance in the American family, wrought over the last few decades, which is profoundly affecting the way we rear our children.
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN-13:9780674891500ISBN:0674891503
Description: VG+ Used, Like New in VG+ jacket. SOFT COVER, VG+/VG+, Harvard University Press, 1998, 0.8 in. H x 8.5 in. L x 5.6 in. W, 13.4 oz. This copy has very minimal signs of use, appears to have been very lightly read, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Description: Fine. 0674891503 clean inside-cover shows minor wear, spine tight books may have some minor wearhouse damage. Stickers may be on spine or covers. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780674891494ISBN:067489149X
Description: As New in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Reprinf edition, Harvard Univ Press, 1994. As New in a VG+ jacket. By the author of "The Hurried Child. " 260 pp. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN-13:9780674891500ISBN:0674891503
Description: Fine New in Fine jacket. SOFT COVER, Fine/Fine, Harvard University Press, 1998, 0.7 in. H x 8.8 in. L x 5.9 in. W, 13.6 oz. This copy has no signs of use, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780674891500ISBN:0674891503
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Pages are clean; wraps have edge wear and a few scratches. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 260 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
"Elkind is reknowned for his work in family systems. I used this book for one such course and found his views on topics that mostly are brushed under the rug: imbalance and the roots of "imperfect perfection" was quiet interesting."
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