The Adolescent: Development, Relationships, and Culture (12th Edition)
The Adolescent: Development, Relationships, andCultureoffers an eclectic, interdisciplinary approach to the study of adolescence, presenting both psychological and sociological viewpoints as well as educational, demographic, and economic data. This text discusses not just one theory on the subject, but many, and outlines the contributions, strengths, and weaknesses of each. The authors also take into consideration current and important topics such as ethnic identity formation, gender issues, the Internet, and the effects of single-parent families. The twelfth edition offers a vibrant treatment of the adolescent that offers current scholarship, as well as an understanding of what it means to be an adolescent today.  New To This Edition!New full-color designadds visual interest and better complements the current and engaging content.Expanded epilogue contains coverage ofemerging adulthood,a recently defined stage of life that often follows adolescence in modern 21stcentury society.More than 750 new referenceskeep students abreast of the most contemporary research and topics in the field, such as sleep deprivation in adolescence and the down-turn in adolescent pregnancy.Thought Questionsare now divided into three categories: Personal Reflection, Group Discussion, and Debate Questions.Expanded coverage of cross-cultural issuesthroughout provides a richer and deeper understanding of adolescence across different cultural groups.