Risk and Resilience in Childhood: An Ecological Perspective

By: Mark W. Fraser

Book Overview

How is it that some children face enormous odds but prevail over adversity to become successful? How can you develop practice models in such a way that they foster resilience and build upon exciting... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871013568
• ISBN13: 9780871013569
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: NASW Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"

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Risk & Resilience on Childhood Specific Issues

This book reviews the theoretical constructs of risk and resilience and goes on to discuss specific childhood issues' risk and protective factors. Easy to read and enjoyed by graduate students as an introduction to this literature. The book utilizes an ecosystemic approach and examines the child, family, and community aspects of each concern. Use this book to spark interest in the resilience literature.