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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779250303321

Autore

Anderson Tammy L. <1963-, >

Titolo

Sex, drugs, and death : addressing youth problems in American society / / Tammy L. Anderson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y. : , : Routledge, , 2011

ISBN

1-280-87424-4

9786613715555

1-136-16477-4

1-136-16476-6

0-203-83422-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (85 p.)

Collana

Framing 21st century social issues

Disciplina

306.70835/0973

Soggetti

Substance abuse - United States

Youth - Sexual behavior - United States

Youth - Suicidal behavior - United States

Youth - United States - Social conditions - 21st century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Series Foreword; Preface; I. Understanding Youth Social Problems; II. Youth Problems Associated with Sexuality; III. Substance Abuse; IV. Suicide; V. Sociological Solutions to Youth Problems; References; Glossary/Index

Sommario/riassunto

Sex, Drugs, and Death: Addressing Youth Problems in American Society explores how youth lifestyles, identity pursuits, behaviors and activities produce a wide range of social problems in contemporary society. The book focuses on the interconnections between three of the most significant youth issues: sexuality, substance use and suicide. The book pays special attention to the unique pursuits of young people and the locations in which they interact, including virtual places like Facebook and more actual ones such as high school, college, and nightclubs. Patterns among females and ma