Synopsis The Adolescent offers an eclectic. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of adolescence, presenting both psychological and sociological viewpoints as well as educational, demographic and economic data. This text discuss not just one theory on the subject, but many, and outlines the contributions, strengths, and weakness of each. The Adolescent continues to be the most comprehensive book in its subject area, setting the standard for adolescent psychology book. The editor also takes into consideration current and important topics such as ethnic identity formation and gender issues. The study of adolescence in the field of psychology has grown tremendously over the last two decades, necessitating a comprehensive and up-to-date book on that subject. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the filed.