Managing to make it : urban families and adolescent success / Frank F. Furstenberg, Jr. [and others].
| Other author | Furstenberg, Frank F., 1940- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1999. |
| Description | xiii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation series on mental health and development. Studies on successful adolescent development John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation series on mental health and development. Studies on successful adolescent development. ^A419532 |
| Contents | The theory and research design. Parenting in the inner city: the problem ; The Philadelphia study -- The findings. How they fared: measuring adolescent success ; How parents manage risk and opportunity ; Parenting matters ; Family influences and adolescents' lives ; How do neighborhoods matter? ; Adolescent competence and the effects of cumulative risk factors ; Looking ahead: patterns of success in late adolescence ; Managing for success: lessons from the study. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-292) and index. |
| LCCN | 98027071 |
| ISBN | 0226273911 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ796 .M268 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |