Critical Geographies of Childhood and Youth - Contemporary Policy and Practice (Paperback, New)

This original book explores the importance of geographical processes for policies and professional practices related to childhood and youth. Contributors from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds explore how concepts such as place, scale, mobility and boundary-making are important for policies and practices in diverse contexts. Chapters present both comprehensive cutting-edge academic research and critical reflections by practitioners working in diverse contexts, giving the volume wide appeal. The focus on the role of geographical processes in policies and professional practices that affect young people provides new, critical insights into contemporary issues and debates. The contributions show how local and national concerns remain central to many youth programmes; they also highlight how youth policies are becoming increasingly globalised. Examples are taken from the UK, the Americas and Africa. The chapters are informed by and advance contemporary theoretical approaches in human geography, sociology, anthropology and youth work, and will be of interest to academics and higher-level students in those disciplines. The book will also appeal to policy-makers and professionals who work with young people, encouraging them to critically reflect upon the role of geographical processes in their own work.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	April 2012
Editors:	Peter Kraftl • John Horton • Faith Tucker
Dimensions:	240 x 172 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84742-845-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children
LSN:	1-84742-845-2
Barcode:	9781847428455

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