Preface.

Introduction to Handbook: Gerald Adams, University of
Guelph.

Part I: Biological and Genetic Processes.

Part II: The Social Context of Adolescence.

Part III: Developmental Patterns and Processes.

Part IV: Personal Relationships.

Part V: Problem Behaviors.

Conclusion: Gerald Adams and Michael Berzonsky.

References.

Index.

"Including contributions by both venerated scholars in the field
and promising up-and-coming researchers, this well organized volume
presents dense summaries of current research in specific areas of
adolescent development ... Another bonus: contributors include
sociologists and social workers; the editors note that such
colloborations are necessary to conduct good research and influence
public policy. Summing Up: Essential. All collections supporting
work at the upper-division undergraduate level and above." S. K.
Hall, University of Houston - Clear Lake, Choice, December 2003

"With the strong emphasis in the book on theory and reviewing
the research literature, students and trainees in the fields of
psychology, psychiatry and related disciplines should find it very
useful." Ali El-Hadi, Journal of Child Psychology and
Psychiatry, January 2004

Gerald R. Adams is a Distinguished Professor of Family
Relations and Human Development in the Department of Family
Relations and Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph,
Ontario.

Michael D. Berzonsky is Professor of Psychology at the
State University of New York at Cortland.

G. R. Adams, University of Guelph; M. Berzonsky, State University of New York