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Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction
Peter K. Smith
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Description for Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. Adolescence can be a turbulent period. Encompassing both classic and modern research, Smith explores its cultural and historical context, the biological changes to the adolescent brain, and the difficulties - the search for identity, relationship changes, risk-taking and anti-social behaviours - that adolescence brings. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 8 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
Adolescence is a turbulent period to live through, and a time of importance and concern to parents, teachers, and social workers. Marking the transition from the world of childhood to adult life, the adolescent faces many challenges and opportunities, including forming their own identity, relating to often conflicting demands from parents and peers, and negotiating first romantic relationships. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter K. Smith provides an engaging and informative overview of what we know and what we are learning about adolescence. Including both a guide to the classical research that has informed our knowledge, ... Read more
Adolescence is a turbulent period to live through, and a time of importance and concern to parents, teachers, and social workers. Marking the transition from the world of childhood to adult life, the adolescent faces many challenges and opportunities, including forming their own identity, relating to often conflicting demands from parents and peers, and negotiating first romantic relationships. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter K. Smith provides an engaging and informative overview of what we know and what we are learning about adolescence. Including both a guide to the classical research that has informed our knowledge, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Weight
119g
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199665563
SKU
V9780199665563
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About Peter K. Smith
Peter K Smith is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the Unit for School and Family Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London, U.K. He is author of Children and Play (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) and Understanding School Bullying: Its Nature and Prevention Strategies (Sage Publications, 2014). He is co-author of Understanding Children's Development (Wiley-Blackwell, 5th ed. 2011), and co-editor of the Handbook of ... Read more
Reviews for Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction
Through a clear and fairly accessible language, Smith has created a concise and useful vade mecum on adolescence.
Sara Pisani, The Psychologist
Sara Pisani, The Psychologist