Spanking Is a Global Phenomenon looks at this traditional method of corporal punishment from a deep perspective, placing it in its historical context, and from

"Provides a history of spanking, including the transition from instruments to the hand; Reviews relevant research over the last 100 years on spanking outcomes;

A child rearing expert presents a study of child-directed discipline, offering a common sense approach to the issue of discipline, parental authority, and self-

This reader introduces students to the social research process by pairing 16 published research articles with candid interviews with the lead researcher on each