Adolescence is one of the most fascinating and complex transitions in the human life span. Its breathtaking pace of growth and change is second only to that of

Adolescenceâ€"beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€"is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain matu

More children born today will survive to adulthood than at any time in history. It is now time to emphasize health and development in middle childhood and adole

This book focuses on the emergence of gender difference, summarizing the most up-to-date interdisciplinary research.

The publication of this volume at this time appears particularly auspi cious. Biological, psychological, and social change is greater during the pubertal years