A number of schemes have been devised in developing countries in recent years to provide both training and employment for out-of-school unemployed youth. There is a wide variety of views about the efficacy of such schemes, which are often regarded as being particularly costly. Although the real and opportunity costs of youth training and…

Those involved in early childhood development must recognize that many of their most cherished beliefs about what is best for children are cultural constructions. This book focuses on quality in large-scale programs for disadvantaged young children in a variety of cultural settings. Chapter 1, "Changing Childhoods," discusses issues…