Laura K. Egendorf, Bonnie Szumski, Scott Barbour, Brenda Stalcup
Hardcover
(Greenhaven Press, April 3, 2001)
Teenage drinking and alcohol abuse is prevalent in the United States. The contributors to this anthology examine the causes of teen alcoholism, its effects on adolescents and society, and how the problem of teen alcohol abuse can be solved.
Contributors debate the prevalence of rape as well as its causes and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem. The perspectives of victims and perpetrators provide additional insights into this disturbing crime.
One of the most pressing questions during the teen years is whether to become sexually active. The contributors to this anthology provide an overview of teen sexual behavior and explore the topics of sexual orientation, sex education, teen pregnancy, and teens' risk of contracting STDs.
Contributors debate the prevalence of rape as well as its causes and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem. The perspectives of victims and perpetrators provide additional insights into this disturbing crime.
One of the most prevalent and feared diseases, cancer can take a variety of forms and is still not fully understood. This volume provides a layperson's overview of different theories about the causes of and potential cures for cancer, as well as exploring alternative therapies.
Whether in the inner city or the suburbs, gang membership among young people is an increasingly prevalent problem. The chapters in this anthology include an overview of the history of gangs in America, an examination of different types of gangs, portraits of gang life, and various anti-gang intervention methods.