Author 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.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the sociological frameworks and contemporary debates defining the experience of youth in modern society. The authors, a team of experts in youth studies, synthesize current research to provide a comprehensive overview of how young people navigate social structures, identity, and global change. The book utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the intersection of individual agency and systemic influence.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations of youth studies and research methodologies
- Analysis of place, mobility, and digital social media networks
- Examination of chemical cultures and substance use
- Pedagogical tools including key terms and illustrative case studies
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on Australian and global contexts, which may limit specific regional applications.
- It does not provide an exhaustive clinical psychological analysis of individual development.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is widely recognized as a foundational textbook for students entering the field of youth studies. Experts frequently note the clarity of the prose and the effectiveness of the updated pedagogical features in facilitating academic engagement.
Page Count:
522
Publication Date:
2017-08-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190305185
ISBN-13:
9780190305185
Education
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Youth Studies
Sociology
Social Science
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