Levine

Robert A. LeVine is a professor emeritus of education and anthropology at Harvard University. He has been investigating child rearing and development for more than 50 years, in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. His recent books include "Childhood Socialization: Comparative Studies of Parents, Learning and Educational Change" (2003), "Japanese Frames of Mind: Cultural Perspectives on Human Development" (2001), and "Child Care and Culture: Lessons from Africa" (1994).

Rebecca S. New is associate professor of education and research fellow at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at...