Product Description

This book calls into question mainstream assumptions about adolescence that underlie many of our understandings in relation to sexual practices and drug use among the young. It provides a more complex view of the transition to adulthood as not merely biologically driven, but rather socially and culturally organized.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #696622 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review

Shirley Lindenbaum Professor of Anthropology, Graduate Center, City University of New York

Professor Richard Parker, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University

'The book busts some myths and provides timely reinforcement of truths that world governments would rather avoid. It offers some ways forward, and reminds those of us who are too ready to sideline young people that they are fellow citizens.' - Times Educational Supplement

'A useful starting point to locate evidence and research on a whole range of health issues and themes.' - Youth and Policy

Synopsis
Sexual practices and drug use among the young are examined in this book, calling into question mainstream assumptions about 'adolescence'. A more complex view of the transition to adulthood is provided, viewing it as not merely biologically driven, but rather socially and culturally organized. Bringing together a range of cross-cultural and cross-national contributions, the book reveals both apparent similarities and important differences that mark both sexuality and drug use among the young in different social and cultural settings. In doing so, it allows the reader to build up a clearer understanding of the challenges that must be faced in fields such as public health and education if we are to develop programs and interventions that really serve the needs of young people. The book will be of interest to many professionals working with young people and is suitable for a wide range of multidisciplinary courses covering areas such as human sexuality, sex education, public health and social work.

From the Back Cover

Sexual practices and drug use among the young are examined in this book, calling into question mainstream assumptions about ‘adolescence’.
Bringing together a range of cross-cultural and cross-national contributions, the book reveals both similarities and important differences that mark sexuality and drug use among young in different social and cultural settings. In doing so, it allows the reader to build up a clearer understanding of the challenges that must be faced in public health and education if we are to develop programs and interventions that really serve the needs of young people.

The book will be of interest to professionals working with young people and is suitable for a wide range of multidisciplinary courses covering areas such as human sexuality, sex education, public health and social work.