Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction

Defines what adolescence is and when it occurs. Considers adolescence as a life stage - encompassing puberty, cognitive changes, and the search for identity; relationship changes; leisure activities; risk-taking and anti-social behaviours; adolescent mental health and romantic development. Adopts an interdisciplinary perspective to the topic, incorporating approaches from biology, anthropology, developmental psychology, and sociology. Explores the cultural and historical context of adolescence. Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide.