ISBN: 9780300057171

Teenage pregnancy is widely viewed as a significant social problem. This book argues that much of the problem stems from simplistic or inaccurate perceptions of what the problem is. Altho… More...

Teenage pregnancy is widely viewed as a significant social problem. This book argues that much of the problem stems from simplistic or inaccurate perceptions of what the problem is. Although most individuals believe that early childbirth is a cause of poverty, the research in this volume suggests that poverty is also a partial cause of early childbirth. The problem is not so much teenagers who want sex too soon, but a society that offers too little too late - too little birth control information, too few job opportunities, and too little reason for many low income teenagers to stay in school and delay childbearing. The authors of this collection are prominent American and British reseachers from varied backgrounds including law, psychology, sociology, medicine, philosophy, and history. Despite other differences they generally agree that more teenagers are unlikely to just say no to early sex or childbirth unless they have more opportunities to say yes to something else. To alter the social conditions that simultaneously promote and punish early childbearing, we need a better range of health, welfare, educational and vocational strategies. As these researchers conclude, we cannot alter adolescents' choices without also redirecting adult priorities.; Social Sciences, Yale University Press<

6, ISBN: 9780300057171

Hardcover, Used, very good, This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, int… More...

Hardcover, Used, very good, This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping., [PU: Yale University Press]<

1993, ISBN: 9780300057171

Yale University Press, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please not… More...

Yale University Press, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0300057172, Yale University Press, 1993, 0<

1993, ISBN: 9780300057171

Yale University Press, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study co… More...

Yale University Press, 1993. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy., Yale University Press, 1993<

1993, ISBN: 9780300057171

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