Adolescence 2026 Canadian Release 1st edition by Steinberg

Adolescence 2026 Canadian Release by Laurence Steinberg offers a comprehensive look at teenage development with attention to Canadian contexts and contemporary research. The text covers puberty, brain development, cognition, identity, family relationships, peers, schooling, culture, sexuality, mental health, and risk behavior. Students in psychology, education, social work, and health-related programs can use it to connect developmental theory with real issues affecting young people. Its balanced approach highlights adolescence as a period of challenge, growth, and opportunity, while helping readers evaluate evidence and understand diverse developmental pathways.