Here are three recently published books on contemporary youth that you may find interesting. For more information, just click the links.
Contemporary Youth Research: Local Expressions and Global Connections edited by Helena Helve and Gunilla Holm A major new resource book for academics and students of youth studies, this work offers a rare comparative review of a field which is often focused on the local or national situation. Drawing together authors from across the world, the book combines assessments of the theory, methodology and practice of youth research, and the impact of globalization on this field of study. A particular strength of the text is its exploration of theoretical issues of globalization through substantial pieces of empirical work, some of which cover regions frequently overlooked in the international youth research scene, such as South East Asia and Eastern Europe.
Mixed Methods in Youth Research edited by Helve, Helena Mixed Methods in Youth Research provides a stimulating overview of rich subject area of youth studies. Bringing together authors from different countries, this book combines assessments of the methodology and practice of youth research with an assortment of perspectives on the evolution of distinctive forms of youth research.
Youth and Social Capital edited by Helena Helve and John Bynner Click here to download the PDF announcement Social capital arising from social networks based on trust has been traditionally seen as the property of adults from which the younger generation gain benefit. Far less attention has been given to the production of social capital among young people themselves, in making the transition from dependent child to independent adult. Through findings from research groups in Finland and England, this book fills the gap by examining how young people develop and use social capital in different contexts at school and outside, in cementing friendships, in developing identity, in smoothing the passage through education and from school to work, and in resisting coercion into pre-designated adult roles. As part of the developing field of youth studies, the book will be of much interest to academics and policy makers and practitioners working with young people.