Organized activities as contexts of development
Subtitle: extracurricular activities, after-school, and community programs
By: edited by Joseph L. Mahoney, Reed W. Larson, Jacquelynne S. Eccles.
Contributors: Mahoney, Joseph L.; Larson, Reed, 1950-; Eccles, Jacquelynne S.
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum; LEA, Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Mahwah, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 550
Subjects: Student activities -- United States.; Students -- Services for -- United States.; Community and school -- United States.; Child development -- United States.; Youth.; Adolescence.
Description: "Organized Activities as Contexts of Development brings together a multidisciplinary, international group of experts from several fields of study to discuss the importance of organized activities. This volume is appropriate for students and scholars in psychology, criminal justice, leisure science, sociology, human development, education, prevention, and public policy. This book will also be of interest to professionals who administer programs and develop policy on youth."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.