Determining the cause of death in children and young adults can pose considerable challenges. Professor Byard provides for the first time a complete overview of pathological aspects of sudden death in the young, from before birth to middle adult life. Highly illustrated with mor…
"Eating disorders typically first appear during childhood and adolescence. Despite this early age of onset, edited volumes on eating disorders have not focused on this age cohort. One of the primary purposes of this book is to redress this imbalance and target the unique issues …
Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks, ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted disease, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though today's teenagers are more concerned with and e…
Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted disease, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though todays teenagers are more concerned with and edu…
When does adolescence end? This book is an attempt to add to the theoretical discussion regarding the nature of the intrapsychic and interpersonal transformational changes associated with the transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
In recent years, the number of empirical studies examining attachment in adolescence has grown considerably, with most focusing on individual difference in attachment security. This volume goes a step further in extending knowledge and understanding. The physical, cognitive, emo…
"In recent years, the number of empirical studies examining attachment in adolescence has grown considerably, with most focusing on individual difference in attachment security. This volume goes a step further in extending knowledge and understanding. The physical, cognitive, em…
Adolescence and puberty
by Bancroft, John, Reinisch, June Machover
fromThe Kinsey Institute Series
Scientists from 10 disciplines contribute essays which explore various aspects of this critical stage in human development, in a volume designed for the benefit of social and developmental psychologists, psychologists interested in sexuality studies, and child and adolescent psy…
While the figure of 'the immigrant' has become a topic of moral and political concern in Europe, little is known about how young adult migrants or descendants experience the complex processes of inclusion and exclusion in different life arenas. This book is the result of a multi…