| The Men They Will Become: The Nature and Nurture of Male Character Revised Edition Contributor(s): Newberger, Eli (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738203637 ISBN-13: 9780738203638 Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2000 Annotation: How do boys develop character? And what can parents, teachers, and society do, from birth to late adolescence, to help nurture admirable qualities in young men? Eli Newberger brings decades of experience and insight to these vital questions. In a series of riveting stories, he shows boys facing the harsh challenges that forge or break character: cheating, bullying, drugs, alcohol, and competition. The Men They Will Become delves to the deepest roots of male character and to the sources of attachment, honesty, self-control, sportsmanship, generosity, and courage. Rather than looking for flaws and vulnerabilities, Dr. Newberger celebrates all the wonderful qualities that make boys boys. The need for leaders of bold but non-violent character makes this wise book of urgent and timely importance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
| Dewey: 155.432 |
| Lexile Measure: 1230 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.03" W x 9.24" (1.16 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Sex & Gender - Masculine - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How do boys develop character? And what can parents, teachers, and society do, from birth to late adolescence, to help nurture admirable qualities in young men? Eli Newberger brings decades of experience and insight to these vital questions. In a series of riveting stories, he shows boys facing the harsh challenges that forge or break character: cheating, bullying, drugs, alcohol, and competition. The Men They Will Become delves to the deepest roots of male character and to the sources of attachment, honesty, self-control, sportsmanship, generosity, and courage. Rather than looking for flaws and vulnerabilities, Dr. Newberger celebrates all the wonderful qualities that make boys boys. The need for leaders of bold but non-violent character makes this wise book of urgent and timely importance. |
