This volume presents thinking and research on linkages among socioeconomic status, parenting and child development. The contributors represent an array of different disciplines, and approach the issues from a variety of perspectives. Accordingly, their take on how SES matters in the lives of children varies. This volume is divided into two parts. Part 1 concerns the constructs and measurement of SES and Part 2 discusses the functions and effects of SES. Each part presents four substantive chapters on the topic followed by an interpretive and constructively critical commentary. The chapters -...