Key Concepts in Youth Studies
- Mark Cieslik - University of Northumbria, UK
- Donald Simpson - Teesside University, UK
SAGE Key Concepts series
Childhood and Youth Studies (General) | Childhood and youth studies | Sociology (General)
Mark Cieslik and Donald Simpson here provide a concise and readily accessible introduction to the interdisciplinary field of youth studies. Drawing upon the latest research and developments in the field, as well as discussing the fundamental ideas underlying the discipline as a whole, it offers a comprehensive yet unpacked understanding of youth as a social phenomenon.
Illuminating the many abstract and contested concepts within youth studies, the book offers explanations to questions such as:
- How might we define youth?
- How can we understand young people in relation to their social identities and practices?
- What is the relationship between youth and social class?
- How do youth cultures develop?
- How can we understand youth in a globalized perspective?
Key Concepts in Youth Studies stands out as a natural companion for students on youth studies, sociology, criminology and social science programmes. It will also be useful for youth practitioners such as social workers and teachers.
This book is excellent for both students and lecturers. The format likens a youth information directory, where the topic matters are labelled on the rim of the page, making it easy to find relevant information quickly. And for such a small book, it manages to cover a number of really key areas, relevant for both academics and youth work practitioners. I have already started recommending this book to my students, which will tap into their learning in every academic year. This book will be highlighted as essential reading in the course handbook for all students who on the BSc Youth Studies Programme. It may also be recommended for students on the BSc Youth Work students.
Copies of this book have recently been ordered by our subject libriarian.
looks at key issues in a concise and clear manner. Ideal for first year students learning about issues focussing young people and development.
This book provides a concise overview of the key concepts of interest in youth studies. It is useful as a foundation text, to provide an accessible synopsis of key concepts, which can then be followed up on in detail in other texts. It will be appealing to students because of its short chapters and commitment to providing the essence of the debates without lengthy discussion.
Good clear book, useful for all levels of study.
It does what it says on the tin - offers an intensely distilled, brief introduction to many key concepts, each of these referenced to enable ease of access for deeper exploration.
An excellent overview of a considerable range of issues in youth studies, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to students and researchers.
It is a useful summary of 'youth studies' and we have ordered copies for our library
An excellent primer. It covers the ground effectively yet succinctly. Does what it says on the tin; a welcome edition to the market.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Key Concepts in Youth Studies: Introduction
Key Concepts in Youth Studies: Young People, Divisions and Inequality
