Statistical Handbook on Adolescents in America

As the first complete portrait of U.S. adolescents, this resource provides information long needed by researchers working in this critical field of study. The handbook includes a wide variety of information about American adolescents, aged 12 to 21, who must deal with societal and cultural pressures unique to their generation. The extensive collection of data contained in this definitive resource will give readers the information they need to accurately assess the status of adolescents in America today.

Info autore

Bruce A. Chadwick, Ph.D., is professor of sociology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he has served as department chairperson, director of the Family Studies Program, and director of the Center for Studies of the Family. He is a recipient of the Karl G. Maeser Research Award in recognition of his distinguished research career. Chadwick is the author of several books and numerous articles on many sociological, topics including the family. Chadwick received his bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees in sociology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.::Heaton /f Tim /i B. /b Tim B. Heaton, Ph.D., is an associate professor of sociology, Center for Studies of the Family, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. He has coauthored a number of books and articles on cultural and societal demographics.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Bruce A. Chadwick, Chadwick Bruce A., Heaton Tim B.
• Con la collaborazione di: Bruce A. Chadwick (Editore), Tim B. Heaton (Editore)
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.05.1996
• EAN: 9780897749220
• ISBN: 978-0-89774-922-0
• Serie: Oryx Statistical Handbooks
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Condotta di vita, auto-realizzazione; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Social welfare & social services, Social issues & processes, United States of America, USA, Social welfare and social services, Social research & statistics, Age groups: children, Social and ethical issues, Age groups: adolescents, Social research and statistics, Geography and World Cultures