America's Teenagers--Myths and Realities: Media Images, Schooling, and the Social Costs of Careless Indifference

by Thomas L. Good and Sharon L. Nichols

Book Overview

The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, Nichols and Good deconstruct the negative images held by large numbers of adults. Recognizing that many teenagers are left by adults to socialize themselves and the consequences of this "careless indifference," the authors' goal is to influence a more positive view leading to stronger social policies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805848517
• ISBN13: 9780805848519
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.1"