Nurturing Children and Families Building on the Legacy of T. Berry Brazelton [Paperback]

This volume celebrates the work and influence of T. Berry Brazelton, one of the world's foremost pediatricians, by bringing together contributions from researchers and clinicians whose own pioneering work has been inspired by Brazelton's foundations in the field of child development.

• Includes contributions from experts influenced by the work of Brazelton  from a wide range of fields, including pediatrics, psychology, nursing, early childhood education, occupational therapy, and public policy
• Provides an overview of the field of child development, from the explosion of infant research in the 1960s to contemporary studies
• Outlines the achievements and influence of T. Berry Brazelton, one of the world's foremost pediatricians, and his lasting influence in continuing research, practice, and public policy

Notes on Contributors ix

Preface xxiv
Joshua D. Sparrow and Barry M. Lester

Acknowledgments xxx

About T. Berry Brazelton xxxii

A Tribute to T. Berry Brazelton xxxv
Geoffrey Canada

Part I A Scientific Revolution in Behavioral and Developmental Research 1

Section I Changing Paradigms 3

1 Transforming the Research Landscape 3
Barry M. Lester

2 Aligning Systems of Care with the Relational Imperative of Development: Building Community through Collaborative Consultation 15
Joshua D. Sparrow

Section II Advances in Understanding Fetal and Newborn Behavior 29

3 Before Infant Assessment: Fetal Neurobehavior 29
Amy L. Salisbury&lSe