In this trusted text, world-renowned researcher and author Laurence Steinberg presents the scientific study of adolescence in a clear and accessible writing style. Theories and research methods are integrated into each chapter. The text emphasizes depth of research and stresses the fact that the context in which adolescents live affects their behavior and social relationships. The new seventh edition is supported by an innovative supplements program for instructors as well as students.
Laurence Steinberg , Ph.D., is the Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Temple University. A nationally recognized expert on parent-child relations and psychological development during adolescence, Dr. Steinberg is the author of more than 300 articles and essays on growth and development during the teenage years, and the author or editor of 13 books. Dr. Steinberg has been a guest on numerous television programs, including Today, The CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, Dateline, 48 Hours, Donahue, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. He is a frequent consultant on child and adolescent development for print and electronic media, including The New York Times and National Public Radio.
Visit the website for You and Your Adolescent, Dr. Steinberg's newest book, at www.youandyouradolescent.com.
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Dr. Steinberg is available for speaking and workshops on child and adolescent development and family relationships. Presentations can be customized to suit the needs of the audience and sponsor. He may be contacted by e-mail, at laurence.steinberg@temple.edu
