Adolescent Life and Ethos

Résumé
Originally published in 1992, this Asian-authored book presents a cultural description and interpretation of American high school adolescent life and ethos, based on anthropological fieldwork in a semi-rural school and its surrounding community in Oregon.

Contenu

Introduction. Part 1: Doing Ethnographic Fieldwork 1. Doing Ethnographic Fieldwork Part 2: Adolescent Life 2. Introduction to a Greenfield Teenager 3. Green Lake Community 4. Greenfield High School 5. A Typical School Day 6. Life Outside School Part 3: Adolescent Ethos 7. Getting along with Everyone 8. Being Independent 9. Getting Involved 10. The Duality of Adolescent Ideals Part 4: Reflections on Ethnographic Experiences 11. Reflections on Ethnographic Experiences. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.