- It is rooted in the realities of young people's everyday lives.
- It is collectively constructed.
- It raises questions about the principles, values, and relationships that bind people together in societies.
- It raises questions about power and justice.
Youth civic development pushes the field to focus on the social issues with which younger generations are grappling and the identities they are constructing--issues that also are shaped by structural inequalities and by the collective actions of youth. The volume builds on themes of agency and assets from the field of positive youth development and points to ways that the critical analysis and engagement of young people in their society can contribute to social change.
This is the 134th volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
- It is rooted in the realities of young people's everyday lives.
- It is collectively constructed.
- It raises questions about the principles, values, and relationships that bind people together in societies.
- It raises questions about power and justice.
Youth civic development pushes the field to focus on the social issues with which younger generations are grappling and the identities they are constructing--issues that also are shaped by structural inequalities and by the collective actions of youth. The volume builds on themes of agency and assets from the field of positive youth development and points to ways that the critical analysis and engagement of young people in their society can contribute to social change.
This is the 134th volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
Imprint | Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | J-B MHS Single Issue Mental Health Services, 113 |
Release date | December 2011 |
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First published | 2011 |
Editors | Constance A. Flanagan, Brian D Christens |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 112 |
Edition | 1st edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-28803-0 |
Barcode | 9781118288030 |
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LSN | 1-118-28803-3 |