Adolescence in America : an encyclopedia

"These volumes serve up the fruits of the latest research on a key period of human development. Written in plain, no-nonsense language, the entries provide an overview of teenage development and its unique pleasures and problems, from medical and physical to social and psychological."@en
"These volumes serve up the fruits of the latest research on a key, but often enigmatic, period of human development.; Written in plain, no-nonsense language, the entries provide an overview of teenage development and its unique pleasures and problems, from medical and physical to social and psychological. Coverage - tailored to reflect the cultural diversity of America's young people - includes social relationships, institutional influences and interests and activities.; Emphasis throughout is on the practical: programs for tackling teenage problems, the striking difference between how black and white teenage girls see themselves, how boys and girls react to divorce, sexual activity at various ages, and much more. Many entries provide resources that should allow teenagers, and the adults who live with them, to meet an array of key challenges."@en