For graduate students, upper-level undergraduates, and scholars, Underwood and Rosen (psychological sciences and behavioral and brain sciences, U. of Texas at Dallas) assemble 17 chapters that examine the role of relationships in child and adolescent development, from infant-caregiver interactions to peer interactions, friendships, and romantic partnerships. A group of North American psychologists focuses on developmental organization and key issues, with chapters on historical context and key theories, biological foundations, and theories and methods for studying temperament and self-regulation; self and relationships; social behaviors such as physical and social aggression, moral development, and prosocial behavior; contexts such as gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, child care and schools, and culture; and risk and resilience, with discussion of the effects of child maltreatment and prevention programs. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)