E-book

The nature of adolescence / John Coleman.

Coleman, John C. (John Christopher), 1940- (Author).

Summary:

The new edition of this successful textbook provides an up-to-date introduction to all of the key features of adolescent development. This is an essential text for anyone studying human development at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as on postgraduate courses for professionals including teachers, social workers, health workers, counsellors, and youth workers.

Record details

ISBN: 0203805631
ISBN: 9780203805633
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 271 pages) : illustrations
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: London ; Routledge, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.20 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Physical development -- Thinking and reasoning -- The self and identity -- The family -- Health -- Sexual development -- Adolescence and education -- Friends and the peer group -- Anti-social behaviour -- Risk, resilience and coping in adolescence.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.