| Youth and Society Contributor(s): White, Rob (Author), Wyn, Johanna (Author), Robards, Brady (Author) |
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ISBN: 0190305185 ISBN-13: 9780190305185 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Criminology - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (2.25 lbs) 522 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Youth and Society is the most accessible and comprehensive textbook on the sociology of youth. Now in its fourth edition, it has been significantly revised to reflect the latest research in an overview of key debates, research and theories of how young people fit into contemporary society. Led by an expert author team, the new edition provides a comprehensive overview of youth studies. Using both Australian and global examples, the book takes a holistic approach to the concept of youth and how they shape their lives. The new edition comprises four new chapters: Chapter 2: Ways of Knowing, Chapter 6: Place and Mobilities, Chapter 13: Networked Youth and Social Media and Chapter 14: Chemical Cultures. New pedagogical features including key terms and case studies assist students in their learning and engagement. |