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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Kraftl (Department of Geography, University of Leicester.) , John Horton (School of Social Sciences, University of Northampton.) , Faith Tucker (School of Social Sciences, University of Northampton.)Publisher: Policy Press Imprint: Policy Press ISBN: 9781447309079ISBN 10: 1447309073 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 21 March 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsCritical reading for a robust understanding of the lives of children and young people. - Journal of Social Policy Scholars, educators, and policy-makers will find this to be a valuable resource given that it is a hopeful theoretical and political project around education and learning. Yi'En Cheng, Children's Geographies (2013). a welcome addition to literature within children's geographies due to its unique focus on policy and professional practice Sarah Mills, Department of Geography Loughborough University Author InformationPeter Kraftl is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Leicester.John Horton is a Senior Lecturer in Geography, based in the Centre for Children and Youth at The University of Northampton.Faith Tucker is a Senior Lecturer in Geography, based in the Centre for Children and Youth at The University of Northampton. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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