Featuring hundreds of personal anecdotes by Latino college students against a backdrop of information on their culture, history, and academic needs and strengths, this book offers a compelling and exacting view of the world of Latino students and their families.
A cutting-edge study showcases the emergence of contemporary youth activism in the United States, its benefits to young people, its role in strengthening society, and its powerful social justice implications.
This one-of-a kind book challenges the current thinking about black girls to show how America has failed them-and what can be done to make their lives better.
Explains the most effective ways to discuss the legal and financial responsibilities that come with the end of life and tools for managing them-such as wills, trusts, estate planning, and cash management-in the context of financial psychology.
This examination of the history, development, activities, successes, and limitations of the largest membership organization in the country will be of interest to anyone who belongs to or is curious about this sometimes-controversial group.
Based on proven theory and real-life experience, this guidebook provides a one-stop resource for educators, librarians, and storytellers looking to introduce storytelling programs for young adults.
Multifactorial perspectives, whether sociological, cultural, anthropological, historical, biological or psychological, serve as the basis for a considerable amount of research, including how youth and adolescents are influenced by the sociocultural aspects that guide the way they are seen and see the society around them.
Selbst wachsen und Wachstum begleitenDieses Buch ist für jeden gedacht, der das Bedürfnis hat, sich selbst weiter in das Leben und in Beziehungen hinein zu entfalten.
This gripping book considers the history, techniques, and goals of child-targeted consumer campaigns and examines children's changing perceptions of what commodities they "e;need"e; to be valued and value themselves.
This provocative book takes a look at children's consumption of sexualized media messages while providing parents, teachers, and professionals with strategies for abating their influence.
This provocative critique of the youth sports movement examines the various issues surrounding children in sports and provides a plan for reform based on a change in philosophy and practice.
Multifactorial perspectives, whether sociological, cultural, anthropological, historical, biological or psychological, serve as the basis for a considerable amount of research, including how youth and adolescents are influenced by the sociocultural aspects that guide the way they are seen and see the society around them.
An impactful study in Christian discipleship that highlights relevant psychological factors that can help or hinder believers' walk with God and with others.
Take a dive into a young adult's journey through life as she utilizes poetry to inspire others to use their God given talents that will motivate others to overcome obstacles, traumas, and dark spaces in their lives.
Faced with multiple choices regarding school, friends, and activities coupled with the ever-widening influence of the outside world, parents of 6-12 year olds need help.
This book engages with debates on ethnic minority and Muslim young people showing, beyond apathy and violent political extremism, the diverse forms of political engagement in which young people engage.
Bildung und Lernen bis ins hohe Alter hinein sind lebenswichtig: Sie dienen als Schlüssel zur Gestaltung des gesellschaftlichen Wandels und fördern individuelle Sinnerfüllung in der zweiten Lebenshälfte.
Los GuíaBurros son manuales básicos para aprender a utilizar una herramienta, realizar una actividad o adquirir un conocimiento determinado de manera sencilla y fácil.
Para comprender la juventud en el mundo actual ofrece un análisis de la juventud del siglo XXI con una aproximación al creciente protagonismo de los jóvenes en todos los ámbitos de la vida social; analiza y critica el «discurso público» sobre ellos; se adentra en las claves fenomenológicas y los valores de su complejo comportamiento; intenta explicar el a veces irritante comportamiento de los jóvenes ante la sociedad de los adultos y sus instituciones; y finaliza profundizando en la quiebra, pero también en las oportunidades, de la socialización y formación de los jóvenes, la religiosa especialmente.
