Handbook of Adolescent Development Author:Sandy Jackson What specifically characterises adolescents in Europe? What does it mean to be young in Europe at the beginning of the twenty-first century? — Handbook of Adolescent Development considers a rational theory and methodology for a European perspective on adolescent development. It looks at a range of different national approaches to the disci... more »pline, offering a cross-cultural comparison and then integrating them to create a specific pan-European perspective. It also incorporates a comprehensive review of the literature in the area and considers avenues for future research.
The contributors are all eminent researchers in the field and the individual chapters cover their specific areas of expertise. This multidisciplinary text will be of interest to those studying and researching in the fields of developmental psychology, sociology, demography, epidemiology and criminology.« less