America's teenagers--myths and realities [[electronic resource] ] : media images, schooling, and the social costs of careless indifference / / Sharon L. Nichols, Thomas L. Good

• Autore: Nichols Sharon Lynn
• Pubblicazione: Mahwah, N.J., : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (313 p.)
• Disciplina: 302.23/0835/0973
• Soggetto topico: Teenagers - United States - Social conditions; Mass media and teenagers - United States; Teenagers - Services for - United States
• Altri autori: GoodThomas L. <1943->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Preface; 1 The Continuing Myth of Adolescence; 2 Youth and Media; 3 Youth Violence; 4 The Sex Lives of Teenagers; 5 Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, and Teens; 6 Healthy Living and Decision Making; 7 Working Teens; 8 Youth and Education; 9 Enhancing the Future of Youth; Author Index; Subject Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, Nichols and Good deconstruct the negative images held by large numbers of adults. Recognizing that many teenagers are left by adults to socialize themselves and the consequences of this ""careless indifference,"" the authors' goal is to influence a more positive view leading to stronger social policies and better services, resources, and programs to meet the needs of America's youth. Unique features of America's Teenagers--Myths and Re
• Titolo autorizzato: America's teenagers--myths and realities
• ISBN: 1-135-61595-0; 1-282-32148-X; 9786612321481; 1-4106-1040-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910800055703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II