Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 244
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Trim: 7¼ x 10½
978-1-4422-7783-0 • Hardback • March 2017 • $59.00 • (£45.00)
978-1-4422-7784-7 • eBook • March 2017 • $56.00 • (£43.00)
L. Kris Gowen,PhD, EdM,is a sexuality educator and researcher. She is the coauthor of Image and Identity: Becoming the Person You Are (Scarecrow Press, 2005), part of the It Happened to Me series.
This book covers such important topics as body basics, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception. The book incorporates recent information, imperative teen viewpoints, and visuals; it also uses special boxes to highlight important points. Reading lists, websites, and a substantial index system enhance content navigation. Moreover, the writing style helps engage a hard-to-reach audience. The expert information assists parents, guardians, and librarians in their understanding of a variety of teen and lifestyle problems. Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide may help teens consider postponing activities and emotional behaviors that have life-altering consequences. The succinct information alerts teens regarding consequences of sexual activities in the midst of emotional decisions and the normal flow of intense new feelings. This book may serve as an incentive for teens to pause and think. Recommended for high school and academic libraries.
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