Child, Adolescent and Family Development . . - Second Edition - book review

Adolescence, Spring, 2003

SLEE, Phillip T. Child, Adolescent and Family Development (Second Edition). New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. 520pp. $95.00 (h), $35.00 (p).

Child, Adolescent and Family Development is a comprehensive study of human development in the context of the family. Incorporating the latest Australian, British and American research, this is an introduction to contemporary theory and issues in child and adolescent development. Modeled on a highly successful first edition published in 1993, the text has been totally reconceptualized. A more thematic linking of materials in the text will allow both students and teachers to follow development either chronologically or thematically. Also, a life cycle approach to topics as they arise will be a useful addition for students. The text has an array of useful features, including definitions in the margins, a glossary, discussion questions and activities. Each book comes with a CD-ROM containing multiple choice questions, a child observation manual, a student guide to research design and techniques, and worksheets