商品簡介
Basing his work on interviews carried out with 200 teens (from Toronto, Boston, San Francisco, Vancouver, San Diego, Milwaukee, New York, Montreal, and Miami) and writing for the general public, Danesi (anthropology, semiotics, and communication theory; U. of Toronto) seeks to explain the various facets of adolescent life in North America. Separate chapters focus on body image, slang, the role of music, peer groups and pressure, substance use and abuse, the impact of the school environment, and effects of media consumption. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Marcel Danesi is professor of anthropology, semiotics, and communication theory at the University of Toronto. He is the author of numerous books, including Cool: The Signs and Meanings of Adolescence.
