Abstract:The focus of Stone and Tippett's new book is the "real student," not the perfect, problem-free teenagers found on TV, in movies, or on university promotional brochures. As such, the authors attempt to connect with the mentality and communication style of the Millennial Generation by utilizing humor; short, concise, and straightforward prose; and excerpts from e-mail and instant messenger sessions.While the intended audience is college-bound students, family members and higher education staff and faculty can al… Show more
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