Cobb (Psychology, U of California, Los Angeles) presents the 7th edition of her well regarded child development textbook focusing on adolescence. The work includes thirteen chapters covering such topics as theory and research in the study of adolescence, biological and cognitive development, adolescents and their relationships with family, friends, self and school, as well as sexuality and positive development. Written in a style accessible to undergraduate students, the volume includes many color illustrations, charts, graphs and sidebars. This updated edition contains new content relating to health and well being, discussion of the effect of poverty on development, international differences in adolescent development, and the influence of the Internet and media on the development of identity. Updates to the pedagogic structure of the work include improved chapter overviews and summaries as well as in-chapter glossaries. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)