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."

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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.

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