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Author Pebley, Anne R., 1953-

Title In our backyard : how 3 L.A. neighborhoods affect kids' lives / Anne R. Pebley, Mary E. Vaiana.

Publication Info. Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.

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Description 1 online resource (v, 37 pages) : illustrations, map
Physical Medium polychrome.
Description text file
Note "MR-1470-WMKF"--Page 4 of cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 36).
Summary Focused on the subtle interaction between children's well-being and the neighborhoods in which they grow up, this title consider the age of the community's residents, their incomes, and residential turnover in the neighborhood, all of which are thought to be important for children.
Contents Preliminaries; Preface; Acknowledgments; Why care about neighborhoods?; Hitting the streets in L.A.; Community profiles; The human landscape; How big is a child's neighborhood?; The neighborhood environment; How well are kids doing in these neighborhoods?; Which characteristics of neighborhoods are important for children?; A broader look at L.A.
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Subject Children -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions.
Children.
California -- Los Angeles.
Social conditions.
Child development -- California -- Los Angeles.
Child development.
Neighborhoods -- California -- Los Angeles.
Neighborhoods.
Community life -- California -- Los Angeles.
Community life.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Subject Children.
Added Author Vaiana, Mary E.
Other Form: Print version: Pebley, Anne R., 1953- In our backyard. Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002 0833032046 (DLC) 2002068040 (OCoLC)50041689
ISBN 0833033867 (electronic book)
9780833033864 (electronic book)
9780833032041
0833032046