This volume brings together a broad group of scholars from a diverse array of disciplines to write integratively about cutting-edge research issues pertinent to various facets of the study of early adolescence. All contributors speak to the idea of interdisciplinary integration as a means of advancing knowledge in particular focus areas of early adolescence; all approach their topic with an orientation to integrating levels of organization. In so doing, they testify to the importance of two interrelated integrations -- multidisciplinary and multiprofessional -- for furthering understanding of young adolescents.

"....chapters...are very well written, are informative, and fulfill the editor's intentions....the book is an ambitious, foundation-supported project....very worthwhile material."
—Science Books & Films

"...comprehensive in its scope, up-to-date in its coverage and readily accessible in its presentation and style....this book will be an especially helpful resource for those practitioners, program developers and policy makers who are seeking brief summaries of the scientific literature on early adolescence....even most experts will be able to find new information and useful bibliographic leads."
—American Scientist