Encyclopedia of adolescence /
"The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical d...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Elsevier/Academic Press,
©2011.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (3 volumes) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780123739513 0123739519 1283118696 9781283118699 1780343280 9781780343280 9786613118691 6613118699 |