Youth, Education and Risk

Facing the Future

Peter Dwyer, Johanna Wyn

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Routledge
26 July 2001

Social issues & processes; Age groups: adolescents; Education; Moral & social purpose of education; Educational strategies & policy; Adult education, continuous learning

Youth, Education and Risk: Facing the Future is a provocative and valuable insight into how the dramatic social and economic changes of the last twenty years have affected the lives of Western youth. Covering young people's attitudes towards relationships and health, the authors provide a comprehensive perspective on young people in Western society in the 1990s. The book reviews ten years of research, policy and practice as related to the 15-25 age group and compares data from the UK, Australia, the USA and Canada. It also argues for the need to develop new research and policy frameworks that are more in tune with the changed conditions of life for Western youth. The book sets out the conceptual basis for a new approach to youth and the practical implications for research, education and youth policy in the new millenium.

By: Peter Dwyer, Johanna Wyn
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9780415257770
ISBN 10: 0415257778
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 26 July 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I The Context of Change 1. The Post-1970 Generation 2. Balancing Options 3. Outside the Mainstream 4. The Policy Gap Part II Problems of Transition 5. Student Hopes and Fears 6. The Gender Factor 7. 'At Risk' 8. Life Patterns and Careers

Peter Dwyer, Johanna Wyn

Reviews for Youth, Education and Risk: Facing the Future

'Insightful, encouraging and challenging, this book proves the need for more understanding, empathy and research to encourage young people through this important stage.' - Caroline Hensby