The World's Youth: Adolescence in Eight Regions of the Globe
Cambridge University Press, 10/10/2002
EAN 9780521809108, ISBN10: 052180910X
Hardcover, 382 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
The life stage of adolescence now occurs in most corners of the world, but it takes different forms in different regions. Peers, with such a central role in Western adolescence, play a comparatively minor role in the lives of Arabic and South Asian adolescents. Emotional turmoil and individuation from family occur in some societies but not others. Adolescent sexual revolutions are sweeping through Japan and Latin America. In this 2002 book, scholars from eight regions of the world describe the distinct nature of adolescence in their regions. They draw on research to address standard topics regarding this age - family and peer relationships, schooling, preparation for work, physical and mental health - and show how these have a different cast across societies. As a whole, the book depicts how rapid global change is dramatically altering the experience of the adolescent transition, creating opportunities and challenges for adolescents, parents, teachers, and concerned others.
1. The kaleidoscope of adolescence
experiences of the world's youth at the beginning of the 21st century B. Bradford Brown, Reed W. Larson and T. S. Saraswathi
2. Demographic trends affecting youth around the world Elizabeth Fussell and Margaret E. Greene
3. Adolescence in sub-Saharan Africa
an image constructed from Africa's triple inheritance A. Bame Nsamenang
4. Adolescence in India
street urchins or Silicon Valley millionaires? Suman Verma and T. S. Saraswathi
5. Adolescence in China and Japan
adapting to a changing environment Harold W. Stevenson and Akane Zusho
6. Youth in Southeast Asia
living within the continuity of tradition and the turbulence of change Madelene Santa Maria
7. Arab adolescents facing the future
enduring ideals and pressures to change Marilyn Booth
8. Adolescents in Russia
surviving the turmoil and creating a brighter future Anna Stetsenko
9. Adolescence in Latin America
facing the future with skepticism Carlos Welti Chanes
10. Adolescents in Western countries in the 21st century
vast opportunities - for all? Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
11. Adolescence in global perspective
an agenda for social policy T. S. Saraswathi and Reed W. Larson.