Youth in Transition: In Eastern Europe and the West
Hardback
Main Details
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Youth in Transition: In Eastern Europe and the West
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kenneth Roberts
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780230214439
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| Classifications | Dewey:305.2350947 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Illustrations |
256 p.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Red Globe Press
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| Publication Date |
18 November 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Young people in Eastern Europe are more advanced in some global trends than in the west. This original approach to youth studies explores life transitions, covering all aspects of young people's lives from education and work to family and leisure. Written by a popular author, this engaging book is key reading for all students of youth studies.
Author Biography
KEN ROBERTS is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Studies at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is the author of many books, including Leisure and Lifestyle, Leisure in Contemporary Society 2e, Class in Modern Britain and The Leisure Industries. He is a former chair of the World Leisure Research Commission and he is currently president of ISA RC13 (Sociology of Leisure). He was a member of the HEFCE RAE Panels for Sports-Related Studies in 1996 and 2001.
Reviews'...Ken Roberts is one of the senior "statesmen" in UK youth research; his encyclopedic knowledge of political events, and their impact on young people since before the collapse of the Soviet Union is breathtaking.' - Canadian Journal of Sociology
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