Going beyond superficial media stereotypes, this volume seeks to present a balanced view of teenage girls. It reviews and assesses research on girls from a variety of racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, searching for commonalities and differences. The contributing authors explore topics at the heart of adolescence, including gender-role prescriptions, body-image concerns, relationships with family and peers, sexual decision-making, experiences at school and in the community, and health and safety concerns. A ...
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Going beyond superficial media stereotypes, this volume seeks to present a balanced view of teenage girls. It reviews and assesses research on girls from a variety of racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, searching for commonalities and differences. The contributing authors explore topics at the heart of adolescence, including gender-role prescriptions, body-image concerns, relationships with family and peers, sexual decision-making, experiences at school and in the community, and health and safety concerns. A concluding chapter suggests ways of improving the support that can be given to adolescent girls on their developmental journey.
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Publisher:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published:
1999
Language:
English
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9781557985828.
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1999
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. xvi, 464 p.; 26 cm. LCCN 99014475 Type of material Book Main title Beyond appearance: a new look at adolescent girls / edited by Norine G. Johnson, Michael C. Roberts, Judith Worell. Edition 1st ed. Published/Created Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, c1999. Description xvi, 464 p.; 26 cm. ISBN 1557985820 LC classification HQ798. B43 1999 Related names Johnson, Norine G. Roberts, Michael C. Worell, Judith, 1928-LC Subjects Teenage girls--United States--Social conditions. Teenage girls--United States--Psychology. Notes Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Dewey class no. 305.235 Geographic area code n-us---
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2001
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1999
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1999
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1999
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9781557986856.