Adolescence by Ian Mcmahan
Adolescence, by Ian McMahan, combines rigorous, scientific coverage of adolescent development research with a scholarly yet enjoyable narrative style that is rarely found in textbooks. The table of contents follows an ecological systems framework to show how individual teens both affect and are affected by their families, peers, schools, and society. Adolescence also employs unique pedagogy to ensure students practice active learning and deep processing, focus on the practical applications of what they are studying, think critically and become educated consumers of the research Two overarching themes are explored throughout this text: 1. Adolescent development involves individual, social and cultural systems. 2. Positive adolescent development is the norm, though the media and research frequently concentrate on adolescent problems. *Starting spring 2010, MyVirtualTeen will be included within MyDevelopmentKit for this book. My Virtual Teen is an interactive web-based simulation that allows you to raise a child from birth to age 18, with a specific focus on the teenage years, and monitor the effects of your parenting decisions over time. This engaging website lets you apply the key concepts that you are learning in your adolescent development class. And just like in real life, certain unplanned events will be presented to you. Click here for a brief walkthrough video: www.youtube.com/pearsonpsych"The chapters are presented in an extremely thorough mannerIn the chapters that I reviewed, I was impressed with the amount of research on diversity and culture issues. As our country continues to increase in minority populations, it is extremely important that our students’ learn more about multicultural perspectives." -- Dawn Lewis, Prince George's Community College
"Overall I find the writing style crisp and accessible. The level is appropriate–neither too condescending nor too pompous. Students should find it clear and declarative." -- Jerome B. Dusek, Syracuse University
"I was very impressed with the writing style. I found it easy to stay engaged (even with material I am familiar with) and think students will have the same response. The author does an excellent job of systematically providing examples and thoroughly explaining them. This book has a better writing style and an organization that will spread out the workload across the semester for students. It also contains a research methods chapter which my current book is lacking. I am thrilled to have another empirically sound book to choose from." -- Erin Kraan, Miami University
"I was impressed with the ecological systems orientation. I have not reviewed a text that incorporates the "Spotlight" focus (the pedagogical features) in the manner of this text. I am positive that my students will appreciate this novel approach." -- Richard Cavasina, California University of Pennsylvania
"The strength of the material was the writing - did I already say that I was impressed? I liked the content of the chapters as well. [This] text is easier to read and understand and flows in a way that should help students understand adolescence better." -- David Saarnio, Arkansas State University
"This text appears very promising and the time is ripe for such a new book to be written. I would definitely consider this book for adoption. I have been waiting for a book that improves upon Steinberg's text." -- Judith Geary, University of Michigan, Dearborn
"The writing is accessible and presented at the right level for my students. I think there is a good balance between practical advice, theory and research." -- Dawn Gondoli, University of Notre Dame
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| ISBN 13 | 9780205482320 |
| ISBN 10 | 0205482325 |
| Title | Adolescence |
| Author | Ian Mcmahan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education (US) |
| Year published | 2008-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 608 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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