Good kids from bad neighborhoods : successful development in social context /

This is a study of successful youth development in poor, disadvantaged neighborhoods in Denver and Chicago - a study of how children living in the worst neighborhoods develop or fail to develop the values, competencies and commitments that lead to a productive, healthy responsible adult life.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Elliott, Delbert S., Menard, Scott W., Rankin, Bruce H. (Bruce Howard), Elliott, Amanda, Huizinga, David, Wilson, William J., 1935-
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2006.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=171890
Description
Summary:This is a study of successful youth development in poor, disadvantaged neighborhoods in Denver and Chicago - a study of how children living in the worst neighborhoods develop or fail to develop the values, competencies and commitments that lead to a productive, healthy responsible adult life.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 397 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-380) and indexes.
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