About the Author

A renowned social psychologist, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and former director of the Stanford Shyness Clinic, Phil Zimbardo is a teaching professor at Palo Alto University. His research interests are in experimental social psychology, with an emphasis on time perspective, persuasion, violence, political psychology and terrorism. He is also the founder of the Heroic Imagination Project, a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to promoting heroism in everyday life. Shirley L. Radl was a journalist and author before her death in 1991.

Reviews

"Run to your nearest bookstore and buy The Shy Child." - Ann Landers
"Shows parents how to create an environment most likely to build confidence and self-esteem in children from pre-school through college years." - Science News
"... offers parents and teachers alike valuable approaches to helping children conquer shyness before it adversely affects them. A real must for parents and educators concerned about the shy child." - Childhood Education
"Of the dozens of how-to books that crossed our desk this year, this seemed particularly helpful. Solid advice not only for parents but also for those of any age who see themselves as shy." - The Washington Post
"... offers strategies for combating shyness, encouraging independence and teaching the child to be a social being." - The Los Angeles Herald Examiner