Adolescence with PowerWeb

by STEINBERG LAURENCE

• ISBN13: 9780072504422
• ISBN10: 0072504420
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-10
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

Adolescence, 6e by Laurence Steinberg has been thoroughly updated to reflect current findings in the field of adolescent development. In this edition, the author continues to utilize the effective combination of a friendly writing style, thorough research and a contextual approach that emphasizes adolescence in contemporary society. The text's careful organization ensures maximum teaching flexibility that allows the chapters to work together or stand alone. Ethnicity and Minority issues are thoroughly discussed in a way that enables students to see how the adolescent experience is shaped by class and culture. The strong pedagogical framework helps students organize and integrate material. Adolescence, 6e is based on solid research and theory, yet it has a distinctively "real world" feel that emphasizes the reality of being an adolescent in today's society.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Adolescent Development in Context

Part I The Fundamental Changes of Adolescence

Chapter 1 Biological Transitions

Chapter 2 Cognitive Transitions

Chapter 3 Social Transitions

Part II The Contexts of Adolescence

Chapter 4 Families

Chapter 5 Peer Groups

Chapter 6 Schools

Chapter 7 Work and Leisure

Part III Psychosocial Development During Adolescence

Chapter 8 Identity

Chapter 9 Autonomy

Chapter 10 Intimacy

Chapter 11 Sexuality

Chapter 12 Achievement

Chapter 13 Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence