Overview
A highly informative account of trends, concepts, and problems related to dating and sexuality in the United States, along with thought-provoking coverage of today's most important issues and controversies. A history of dating and sexuality illuminates new trends and problems that were absent just a few decades ago. The most important dating and sexuality issues facing teenagers today are explored, including solutions and implications for educational intervention. The work elucidates how dating unfolds and how sexual attitudes and behaviors impact intimacy. Valuable information about organizations and individuals as well as print and electronic resources are included in this authoritative work.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffrey S. Turner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.606kg
ISBN: 9781851095841
ISBN 10: 1851095845
Pages: 287
Publication Date: 04 November 2003
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
The writing is solid and the list of resources is impressive. This should be used as a very good starting point for the discussion of dating in America. - American Reference Books Annual An excellent starting point for research on adolescent dating and sexual behavior ... does a fine job of presenting the issues in an unbiased, concise, and readable style ... This comprehensive, single-volume reference work on a popular research topic is especially welcome. Recommended. - Library Media Connection
An excellent starting point for research on adolescent dating and sexual behavior ... does a fine job of presenting the issues in an unbiased, concise, and readable style ... This comprehensive, single-volume reference work on a popular research topic is especially welcome. Recommended. - Library Media Connection The writing is solid and the list of resources is impressive. This should be used as a very good starting point for the discussion of dating in America. - American Reference Books Annual
<p> An excellent starting point for research on adolescent dating and sexual behavior ... does a fine job of presenting the issues in an unbiased, concise, and readable style ... This comprehensive, single-volume reference work on a popular research topic is especially welcome.' Recommended. - <p>Library Media Connection
Author Information
Jeffrey S. Turner, PhD, is chairperson of the Human Development and Family Studies Department at Mitchell College, New London, CT. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Families in America.
