Youth & Society - Paperback

by Rob White (Author), Johanna Wyn (Author), Brady Robards (Author)

Youth and Society is the most accessible and comprehensive textbook on the sociology of youth. Now in its fourth edition, it has been significantly revised to reflect the latest research in an overview of key debates, research and theories of how young people fit into contemporary society.

Led by an expert author team, the new edition provides a comprehensive overview of youth studies. Using both Australian and global examples, the book takes a holistic approach to the concept of youth and how they shape their lives. The new edition comprises four new chapters: Chapter 2: Ways of Knowing, Chapter 6: Place and Mobilities, Chapter 13: Networked Youth and Social Media and Chapter 14: Chemical Cultures. New pedagogical features including key terms and case studies assist students in their learning and engagement.

Author Biography

Rob White, Professor of Criminology in the School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Johanna Wyn, Professor and the Director of the Youth Research Centre, University of Melbourne, Brady Robards, Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences, Monash University

Rob White is a Professor of Criminology at the School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania.

Johanna Wyn is a Professor and the Director of the Youth Research Centre at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne.

Brady Robards is a Lecturer in Sociology at the School of Social Sciences, Monash University.