| Handbook of Adolescent Development Contributor(s): Jackson, Sandy (Author), Goossens, Luc (Author) |
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ISBN: 184169200X ISBN-13: 9781841692005 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: What specifically characterises adolescents in Europe? What does it mean to be young in Europe at the beginning of the twenty-first century? "Handbook of Adolescent Development" considers a rational theory and methodology for a European perspective on adolescent development. It looks at a range of different national approaches to the discipline, offering a cross-cultural comparison and then integrating them to create a specific pan-European perspective. It also incorporates a comprehensive review of the literature in the area and considers avenues for future research. The contributors are all eminent researchers in the field and the individual chapters cover their specific areas of expertise. This multidisciplinary text will be of interest to those studying and researching in the fields of developmental psychology, sociology, demography, epidemiology and criminology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Adolescence |
| Dewey: 305.235 |
| LCCN: 2006002769 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 7.4" W x 9.94" (2.36 lbs) 434 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Handbook of Adolescent Development fills a gap in the literature on adolescent development and behaviour: all of the authors of the various chapters were invited to include as many findings on European adolescents as possible. Through this specific emphasis, the handbook provides a complement to other reviews of the literature that are mostly based on North American samples. The contributors are all eminent researchers in the field and the individual chapters cover their specific areas of expertise. Theories of adolescence, along with emotional, physical and cognitive issues, are explored. Topics covered include families, peer relations, school and leisure time, as well as problem areas such as depression, drug consumption and delinquency. Handbook of Adolescent Development also incorporates a comprehensive review of the literature in the area and considers avenues for future research. This multidisciplinary text will be of interest to those studying and researching in the fields of developmental psychology, sociology, demography, epidemiology and criminology. |