Young People and Social Change: Individualization and Risk in Late ModernityRecent social changes have had an enormous impact on the lives of young people. The authors ask whether traditional parameters are still relevant, and examine the extent to which 'risk' and 'individualisation' convey an accurate picture of young lives. |
Contents
The risk society | 1 |
Change and continuity in education | 11 |
Social change and labour market transitions | 27 |
Copyright | |
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Arrested Adulthood: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity James E. Cote No preview available - 2000 |
Mentoring for Social Inclusion: A Critical Approach to Nurturing Mentor ... Helen Colley No preview available - 2003 |