Serving as a companion to Growing Up Global, this book from the National ResearchCouncil explores how the transition to adulthood is changing in developing countriesin light of globalization and what the implications of these changes might be forthose responsible for designing youth policies and programs. Presenting a detailedseries of studies, this volume both complements its precursor and makes for a usefulcontribution in its own right. It should be of significant interest to scholars, leaders ofcivil society, and those charged with designing youth policies and programs.