A tribe apart
Patricia Hersch
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A tribe apart
Published
August 3, 1999
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pages
416
ISBN-13
9780345435941
ISBN-10
034543594X
Description
For three years, writer Patricia Hersch journeyed inside a world that is as familiar as our own children and yet as alien as some exotic culture - the world of adolescence. As a silent, attentive partner, she followed eight teenagers in the typically American town of Reston, Virginia, listening to their stories, observing their rituals, watching them fulfill their dreams and enact their tragedies. Without prejudice or stereotype, Hersch set out with the goal of seeing adolescents as they see themselves. What she found was that America's teens have fashioned a fully defined culture that adults neither see nor imagine - a culture of unequaled freedom and baffling complexity, a culture with rules but no structure, values but no clear morality, codes but no consistency. Hersch also comes to a sobering conclusion. It is society itself that has created this separate teen community, a world where kids are left on their own to make their own choices and determine their own fates. Resigned to the attitude that adolescents simply live in "a tribe apart," adults have pulled away, relinquishing responsibility and supervision, allowing the unhealthy behaviors of teens to flourish. Ultimately, this rift between adults and teenagers robs both generations of meaningful connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A tribe apart?
This edition of A tribe apart has approximately 416 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A tribe apart?
For most readers, A tribe apart typically takes between 8h 40m and 5h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 104,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 104,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A tribe apart?
The estimated word count for A tribe apart is approximately 104,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A tribe apart?
A tribe apart was written by Patricia Hersch.
When was A tribe apart published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 3, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.