Boys into Men: Staying Healthy through the Teen Years (Hardcover)

by Mark A. Goldstein (Author), Myrna Chandler Goldstein (Author) "The field of adolescent medicine was born in the early 1950s at the Boston Children's Hospital..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-The Goldsteins take on a host of physical- and mental-health issues that are common among adolescent boys. They include possible sports injuries and those that can occur while engaging in outdoor activities, issues related to sexuality and emotional health, chronic conditions and diseases, and issues of special concern to gay teens. Much of the text has an avuncular tone, frequently beginning a section with an anecdote about one of Dr. Mark Goldstein's patients before launching into a discussion of the specific issues involved. Frequent pencil drawings, many of them humorous, add to the nonthreatening tone. Despite the obvious sincerity of the effort, the book seems rather slapdash. The tense frequently jumps from second person to third person, from a formal to an informal voice. Some sections, such as the discussion of a minor's right to seek medical care with or without parental consent, will leave many readers baffled, and, in some cases, the information is questionable. For example, it isn't necessary for campers in the U.S. to cover themselves with mosquito netting to protect against vampire-bat attacks. Each chapter includes sources for more information, but the magazines listed are frequently medical journals that will probably be too difficult for many readers. Lynda Madaras's The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys (Newmarket, 2000) is a better, though not as comprehensive choice.

Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review
“What are the most prevalent sports injuries for male teenagers? How should a guy protect himself from injury or disease while enjoying outdoor activities? Is it normal for a teenager to feel depressed? Answers to these questions and others often asked by adolescent boys can be found in this straightforward guide written specifically for them. Mark Goldstein, a physician who specializes in care for adolescents, provides examples from his own practice to explain the most common ailments of this age group, as well as to provide boys with the choices they can make to help keep themselves healthy.”–ADOLESCENCE

“This is a book that belongs in the reference section and also in the circulating collection. It has all the information that young adult males need, but are usually afraid to ask....Essential.”–Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)

“A useful guide that answers just about every question an adolescent boy could ask. Boys will find the information easy to read and understand....This is a guide that should be available for students to use in every middle and high school library. Recommended.”–The Book Report

“...the book covers many health issues that might be difficult for boys to discuss with their parents or healthcare givers....an appropriate additional resource for larger collections.”–VOYA

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (August 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313309663
• ISBN-13: 978-0313309663
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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