Book Review: 'Organized Activities as Contexts of Development: Extracurricular Activities, After-School and Community Programs' edited by Mahoney, Larson, and Eccles
Reviewed by Faedra Lazar Weiss, M.A.H.L - Reviewer
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 12, Number 5, 2005, Pages 18-19
Abstract:
Wrote the reviewer, Faedra Lazar Weiss, "I was hooked on this book from the moment I unwrapped the volume and it fell open to Susan A. O'Neill's 'Youth Music Engagement in Diverse Contexts'." She concludes this glowing review of Organized Activities as Contexts of Development by saying "this collection is a welcome and up-to-date addition to the library of anyone interested in youth programming outside of school hours and/or positive youth development."
This book review can be found in the issue:
Youth Power! - Resource Issue 2005
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 12, Supplement, 2005
Resource Issues of The Prevention Researcher are designed to complement our more research-focused regular issues by presenting articles and interviews which focus less on the research involved and more on the practical implications. The Youth Power! 2005 Resource Issue includes Q&A on positive youth development, involving youth in leadership positions, out-of-school time programs which promote youth involvement in civic action, plus a number of book and Web site reviews.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • From the Inside: Fostering Success: Building Academic Support for Youth in Foster Care, Pages 14-15
- • Involving Girls in Program Evaluations: Girls Study Girls Inc., Pages 12-13
- • Organizations Involving Youth in Leadership Positions: A Conversation with Wendy Wheeler, Pages 16-17
- • Positive Youth Development: Your Questions Answered, Pages 3-6
- • Subject & Book Review Index - 2005, Pages 22-28
- • Youth Engaged for Action, Pages 7-9
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