The hallmarks of the latest edition of this classic textbook by Steinberg (Temple U., Philadelphia) are increased coverage of the influence of diversity on adolescent development and updating by drawing on some 800 new studies in multidisciplinary fields. Concerns about psychosocial development, e.g., identity, sexuality, and achievement, are separate from chapters on the biological, social, cultural, and new media use contexts of adolescence. The slightly shortened text includes access to a website for review tests, 'food for thought' questions, and a glossary. Updated instructor supplements are available. Previous editions were published from 1987-2008. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In this ninth edition of Adolescence, Laurence Steinberg continues to utilize an 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 to be covered in sequence or to 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. Thoroughly updated to reflect current findings in the field of adolescent development, Adolescence 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.
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