| Beyond Appearance: A New Look at Adolescent Girls Contributor(s): Johnson, Norine G. (Author), Roberts, Michael C. (Author), Worell, Judith (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557986851 ISBN-13: 9781557986856 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: This ground-breaking volume is essential reading for a wide audience of professionals interested in this critical period of development and growth in young women's lives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Medical | Mental Health - Social Science | Children's Studies |
| Dewey: 305.235 |
| LCCN: 99-14475 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 7.04" W x 9.92" (1.87 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Going beyond superficial media stereotypes, this volume seeks to present a balanced view of teenage girls. It reviews and assesses research on girls from a variety of racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, searching for commonalities and differences. The contributing authors explore topics at the heart of adolescence, including gender-role prescriptions, body-image concerns, relationships with family and peers, sexual decision-making, experiences at school and in the community, and health and safety concerns. A concluding chapter suggests ways of improving the support that can be given to adolescent girls on their developmental journey. |