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Critical geographies of childhood and youth: Contemporary Policy and Practice
Author(s): Peter Kraftl (Author), John Horton (Author), Faith Tucker (Author)
- Publisher: Policy Press
- Publication Date: 21 Mar. 2012
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 296 pages
- ISBN-10: 1847428460
- ISBN-13: 9781847428462
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An outstanding critical analysis of youth policy that puts geography centre-stage. Drawing on diverse case studies, the book interweaves theory and practice – listening to and informing practitioner, academic and young people’s perspectives.” Rachel Pain, University of Durham
“Critical reading for a robust understanding of the lives of children and young people.” – Journal of Social Policy
“This edited collection is a welcome addition to literature within children’s geographies due to its unique focus on policy and professional practice in relation to children and young people.” Social and Cultural Geography
“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
About the Author
Peter 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.
