Children’s Peer Relations and Social Competence

"A first-rate volume—well-written, comprehensive, and scholarly, it makes a clear and compelling case for the importance of peer relationships for children's development."—Ross D. Parke, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Riverside

 

 

 

~Ross D. Parke

"A thorough review of our understanding of the development of social competence over the past century. The scope is quite remarkable, and it will be an excellent resource for graduate study in the field."—Shelley Hymel, Professor of Educational Psychology, University of British Columbia

 

 

~Shelley Hymel

"Gary Ladd's impressive scholarship makes this essential reading for beginning researchers and senior scholars alike. The field of social development needed this kind of comprehensive treatment and Professor Ladd has written a truly remarkable book."—Steven Asher, Professor of Psychology, Duke University 

~Steven Asher