Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Character Development Volume II

<p>Drawing from philosophy religion biology behavioral and social sciences and the arts <em>The Routledge International Handbooks of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Character Development Volumes I and II </em>present cutting-edge scholarship about the concept of character across the life span the developmental and contextual bases of character and the key organizations of societal sectors within and across nations that promote character development in individuals families and communities.</p><p>This second volume <em>Moderators Threats and Contexts</em> focuses on the moderators and covariates of character development with chapters pertaining to cultural- and contextual-based exemplars of character development; grit achievement and resilience; hope for the future; and parenting and self-regulation. With contributions from international experts Volume II goes on to discuss threats to moral positive or virtuous character development as well as the different contexts wherein the character is studied and promoted. Special attention is paid to the centers of excellence at universities around the world that specialize in character development research and character education.</p><p>This comprehensive publication is an essential reference for researchers and graduate students in behavioral sciences biology philosophy theology and economics as well as practitioners leading or evaluating character education or character development programs around the world.</p><p>Find Volume I: Conceptualizing and Defining Character here: www.routledge.com/9781032169491</p>