Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-227) and indexes.
Contents
Sect. 1. The journey begins -- Images of individuality -- Theoretical overview -- Research methodology -- Sect. 2. The larger perspective : patterns of commonality -- Families of origin and procreation -- Life in the "game" -- Violence and abuse -- Exiting with optimism -- Sect. 3. Follow-up and application -- Three years later : a longitudinal investigation -- Intervention strategies and policy implications -- Appendices.