| The World's Youth: Adolescence in Eight Regions of the Globe Contributor(s): Brown, B. Bradford (Author), Bradford Brown, B. (Editor), Larson, Reed W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521006058 ISBN-13: 9780521006057 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: The life stage of adolescence now occurs in most corners of the world, but it takes different forms in different regions. Peers, with such a central role in Western adolescence, play a comparatively minor role in the lives of Arabic and South Asian adolescents. Emotional turmoil and individuation from family occur in some societies but not others. Adolescent sexual revolutions are sweeping through Japan and Latin America. In this book, scholars from eight regions of the world describe the distinct nature of adolescence in their regions. They draw on research to address standard topics regarding this age - family and peer relationships, schooling, preparation for work, physical and mental health - and show how these have a different cast across societies. As a whole, the book depicts how rapid global change is dramatically altering the experience of the adolescent transition, creating new opportunities and challenges for adolescents, parents, teachers, and concerned others. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Psychology | Social Psychology - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Dewey: 305.235 |
| LCCN: 2002071564 |
| Lexile Measure: 1440 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 7" W x 8.28" (1.14 lbs) 382 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The life stage of adolescence now occurs in most corners of the world, but it takes different forms in different regions. Scholars from eight regions of the world describe the distinct nature of adolescence, drawing on research to address standard topics regarding this age and show how it has a different effect across societies. As a whole, the book depicts how rapid global change is dramatically altering the experience of the adolescent transition, creating new opportunities and challenges for adolescents, parents, teachers, and professionals. |