The World's Youth

• 1. The kaleidoscope of adolescence: experiences of the world's youth at the beginning of the 21st century B. Bradford Brown, Reed W. Larson and T. S. Saraswathi; 2. Demographic trends affecting youth around the world Elizabeth Fussell and Margaret E. Greene; 3. Adolescence in sub-Saharan Africa: an image constructed from Africa's triple inheritance A. Bame Nsamenang; 4. Adolescence in India: street urchins or Silicon Valley millionaires? Suman Verma and T. S. Saraswathi; 5. Adolescence in China and Japan: adapting to a changing environment Harold W. Stevenson and Akane Zusho; 6. Youth in Southeast Asia: living within the continuity of tradition and the turbulence of change Madelene Santa Maria; 7. Arab adolescents facing the future: enduring ideals and pressures to change Marilyn Booth; 8. Adolescents in Russia: surviving the turmoil and creating a brighter future Anna Stetsenko; 9. Adolescence in Latin America: facing the future with skepticism Carlos Welti Chanes; 10. Adolescents in Western countries in the 21st century: vast opportunities - for all? Jeffrey Jensen Arnett; 11. Adolescence in global perspective: an agenda for social policy T. S. Saraswathi and Reed W. Larson.

'The book emphasizes the importance of using culturally appropriate research methods when researching human development. the goal of promoting understanding of adolescence in a global context is well met. The book will enrich several disciplines, some of which include human development, anthropology and cross-cultural studies.' Journal of Adolescence