Gender Differences at Puberty |
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| Editor:
| Hayward, Chris |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies on Child and Adolescent Health Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-00165-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2003 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.95 |
Book Description:
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Puberty is one of the most important life transitions. At no other time are there such significant,rapid,transformations in biology and social and psychological development. It also marks a significant separation between the genders: physically, psychologically, and socially. This book focuses on the emergence of gender difference and provides an up to date summary of interdisciplinary research in the area with contributions from an international team of leading experts. Topics covered...
More DescriptionPuberty is one of the most important life transitions. At no other time are there such significant,rapid,transformations in biology and social and psychological development. It also marks a significant separation between the genders: physically, psychologically, and socially. This book focuses on the emergence of gender difference and provides an up to date summary of interdisciplinary research in the area with contributions from an international team of leading experts. Topics covered include biological aspects of puberty, body image, aggression, sexual abuse, opposite-sex relationships and the psychopathology of puberty.