ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|23 pages

Youth and the life course

chapter 2|24 pages

Divisions in Youth

chapter 3|24 pages

Education and opportunity

chapter 4|26 pages

Employment and unemployment

chapter 5|21 pages

Family, friends and living arrangements

chapter 6|26 pages

Identities

chapter 7|22 pages

Youth cultures and lifestyles

chapter 8|20 pages

Health and well-being

chapter 9|22 pages

Crime and justice

chapter 10|18 pages

Citizenship and political engagement

chapter 11|15 pages

Beyond the first world

chapter 12|15 pages

Working with young people