Teen Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

by
Karen Wellseditor

Karen Wells is professor of human geography at Birkbeck, University of London, where she runs the Masters program in Children, Youth and International Development. Her research focuses on childhood and globalization, and visual cultures of childhood.

Teen Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

20191130

ABC-CLIO

Pages 752
Topics Ethnicity;Family Life;Friendship;Gaming;Inequality;Music;Poverty;School;Geography and World Cultures: Culture;Current Events and Issues: Society

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Teen Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

Author(s): Karen Wells
Contributors: Wells, Karen;
Abstract:

This two-volume encyclopedia looks at the lives of teenagers around the world, examining topics from a typical school day to major issues that teens face today, including bullying, violence, sexuality, and social and financial pressures.


• Gives readers a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a teen in countries around the world, from wake up time to classes to after school activities

• Focuses on interesting facts and anecdotal information

• Allows students to make cross-national comparisons of topics such as literacy, education, rights, internet use, and other key issues

• Shows a complex picture of new family forms, new gender roles, and declining religious belief with the strong persistence of conservative values

Editor(s): Wells, Karen;
SortTitle: teen lives around the world: a global encyclopedia [2 volumes]
Author Info:
Karen Wellseditor

Karen Wells is professor of human geography at Birkbeck, University of London, where she runs the Masters program in Children, Youth and International Development. Her research focuses on childhood and globalization, and visual cultures of childhood.

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440852442
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 752
Publication Date: 20191130