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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462001403321

Autore

Furlong Andy

Titolo

Youth studies : an introduction / / Andy Furlong

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-283-84233-5

1-135-18993-5

0-203-86209-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (625 p.)

Disciplina

305.235/071

Soggetti

Youth - Study and teaching

Youth - Research

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Youth Studies; Title Page; Copyrights; Dedication; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; The author; Acknowledgements; 1 Youth and the life course; 2 Divisions in youth; 3 Education and opportunity; 4 Employment and unemployment; 5 Family, friends and living arrangements; 6 Identities; 7 Youth cultures and lifestyles; 8 Health and well-being; 9 Crimeandjustice; 10 Citizenship and political engagement; 11 Beyond the first world; 12 Working with young people; Notes; References; Author index; Subject index

Sommario/riassunto

Youth Studies: an introduction is a clear, jargon-free and accessible textbook which will be invaluable in helping to explain concepts, theories and trends within youth studies. The concise summaries of key texts and the ideas of important theorists make the book an invaluable resource. The book also raises questions for discussion, with international case studies and up-to-date examples.The book discusses important issues within youth studies, for example:education and opportunityemployment and unemploymentfamily, friends and living arrangement