Family mealtime as a context of development and socialization / Reed W. Larson, Angela R. Wiley, Kathryn R. Branscomb, editors.

Other author Larson, Reed, 1950-
Other author Branscomb, Kathryn R. (Kathryn Ruth)
Other author Wiley, Angela R. (Angela Renee), 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2006.
Description110 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Developmental psychology.
Child development.
Socialization.
Adolescent psychology.
Families.

SeriesNew directions for child and adolescent development ; no. 111, 1520-3247 ;
New directions for child and adolescent development no. 111. ^A462488
Contents Forms and functions of family mealtimes : multidisciplinary perspectives / Reed W. Larson, Kathryn R. Branscomb, Angela R. Wiley -- "Everyone would be around the table" : American family mealtimes in historical perspective, 1850-1960 / Simone Cinotto -- The cultural structuring of mealtime socialization / Elinor Ochs, Merav Shohet -- Mealtime talk that supports literacy development / Catherine E. Snow, Diane E. Beals -- Routine and ritual elements in family mealtimes : contexts for child well-being and family identity / Barbara H. Fiese, Kimberly P. Foley, Mary Spagnola -- Eating among teens : do family mealtimes make a difference for adolescents' nutrition? / Dianne Neumark-Sztainer.
Abstract Mealtimes are a component of family life imbued with meanings and functions. This volume brings together the significance of family mealtimes, drawing on research from the diverse relevant disciplines. An historian examines how the practice and meaning of family mealtimes have evolved over the last several centuries. Leading scholars from the fields of nutrition, linguistics, anthropology/cultural studies, family studies, and human development evaluate the state of knowledge on the significance of family mealtimes from the perspectives of their fields.
General note"Spring 2006."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN0787985775 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BF721 .F36 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold