Sex, Drugs And Young People: International Perspectives

摘要

This is a fine collection of chapters in the developing series, Sexuality, Culture and Health (series editors Aggleton, Parker, Correa, Dowsett, and Lindenbaum). As the cover notes point out, the volume calls into question many of the 'mainstream assumptions' about young people, and demonstrates how development needs to be crucially regarded as being 'socially and culturally shaped'. The authors are a mix of researchers, practitioners, staff in international agencies, and others, ensuring that a wide range of approaches and perspectives is provided. Examples and case studies from many countries-both richer and poorer-ensure that the central thrust of the collection is well illustrated and supported.