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Good Kids from Bad Neighborhoods: Successful Development in Social Context

Book Description
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. While there is a strong focus on neighborhood effects, the study employs a multicontextual model examining... More
Book Information
PublisherCambridge University Press
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages416
ISBN-100521863570
ISBN-13978-0521863575
Publication Date09/11/2006
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