This volume offers insight into a new social science concept -
authoritative communities. Unlike any other volume, this book
facilitates the continuing dialogue about the needs of children and
teens and society's responsibility to nurture its greatest human
capital. The report that led to the development of this volume,
Hardwired to Connect, identified a need in today's children and youth
and communicated a solution that society believes is valid. This volume
is likely to appeal to researchers and practitioners in the areas of
developmental, clinical, and social psychology.