The Handbook of Children, Media and Development brings together an interdisciplinary group of experts in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental science, communication, and medicine to provide an authoritative, comprehensive look at the empirical research on media and media policies within the field.

The Handbook of Children, Media and Development brings together an interdisciplinary group of experts in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental science, communication, and medicine to provide an authoritative, comprehensive look at the empirical research on media and media policies within the field. * 25 newly-commissioned essays bring new research to the forefront, especially on digital media, developmental research, and public policy debates * Includes helpful introductions to each section, a theoretical overview of the field, and a final chapter that offers a vision of future research * Contributors include key, international authorities in the field