Adolescence in America [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia - The American Family (Hardback)

Jacqueline V. Lerner (editor), Richard M. Lerner (editor), Jordan Finkelstein (editor)

£155.00

Hardback 918 Pages
Published: 04/06/2001

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Synopsis

An authoritative, broad, and practical survey of the social, psychological, and physical development of American teenagers.

In Adolescence in America, more than 100 leading experts from the fields of biology, medicine, behavioral and social science, law, education, and the humanities piece together the puzzle of adolescence. In readable, accessible language they analyze the explosion of research that has reshaped the study of adolescence in the last 30 years and explain how today's leading scientists and practitioners view the challenges of this developmental period. Best of all, they show parents how to apply the latest scientific knowledge, such as the 40 "developmental assets" that predict a child's behavior, to their own family situation.

Two volumes of A–Z entries provide an authoritative view of teen-related subjects—from bullying to learning styles to risk perception
Contributors include leading biologists, medical researchers, behavioral and social scientists, attorneys, and educators

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9781576072059
Number of pages: 918

MEDIA REVIEWS

"Overall, the essays are well written, easy to read, and interesting. . . . Is recommended for reference collections in high school libraries." - Association of College and Research Libraries

"Overall, each discussion provides reliable, introductory-level coverage, and the set's arrangement will assist researchers seeking quick access to information." - School Library Journal

"Presents a wide range of topics that will be useful for school reports as well as interesting for high school, college, and general readers." - Booklist