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Youth Studies: An Introduction
Contributor(s): Furlong, Andy (Author)
ISBN: 0415564794     ISBN-13: 9780415564793
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $71.24  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - General
- Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Adolescence
Dewey: 305.235
LCCN: 2012010623
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 300 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
 
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Publisher Description:

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 opportunity
  • employment and unemployment
  • family, friends and living arrangements
  • crime and justice
  • identities
  • health and sexuality
  • citizenship and political engagement.

Suitable for a wide range of youth-related courses, this textbook provides a theoretical and empirical introduction to youth studies. It will appeal to undergraduate students on international academic and vocational courses, including sociology, politics, criminology, social policy, geography and psychology.