Overview
Addressing both the changes in the study of adolescent behavior and the changes in the nature of adolescent development in Western society, this informative collection of readings provides a comprehensive cross cultural perspective of adolescent development. Covering every aspect of adolescent development as it takes place in cultures worldwide and historically, this book takes a longer age range approach to emerging adulthood and provides a look at this pivotal developmental period extending into the early twenties. Essays analyze the changes in the study of adolescent development and changes in adolescent development from age ten to early twenties historically and around the world. For individuals interested in adolescent development.
Synopsis
This collection of 27 original theoretical and research papers can be used to supplement a text in an undergraduate course on adolescent development or as a foundation of readings for a graduate course. Readings cover a range of topics found in most texts, from biological and cognitive development to relationships with family and friends and young people's experiences with school, work, and media. The selection of readings is designed to present a cultural approach drawing from a variety of disciplines. Each reading contains a brief introduction and is followed by critical thinking questions.
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