{"title":"Mark Cieslik","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Cieslik's works explore the challenges and complexities faced by young people within contemporary society, offering insightful analysis grounded in social theory and research. His writing situates youth experiences in the context of broader societal risks and uncertainties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in education, sociology, and social policy will find his books a valuable resource for understanding how social structures impact youth development and well-being. Cieslik's thoughtful examination sheds light on pressing issues within education and social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"young-people-in-risk-society-by-mark-cieslik-9781138730281","title":"Young People in Risk Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung People in Risk Society\u003c\/em\u003e was first published in 2002. The book is loosely divided into two sections. The first part includes chapters that explore young people's identities and youth cultures in relation to issues such as drug use, education and dance music. In various ways, the authors examine whether there is a need to rethink the existing theories and concepts which have informed the study of youth cultures and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the volume is concerned with how young people experience \"transitions\" in relation to topics such as employment, sexuality, and household formation. The chapters also raise theoretical questions on the usefulness of the transition concept in late modernity, illustrating how the reshaping of key institutions has had a profound effect on the sorts of transitions young people make today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addressing such issues, the authors examine the potential contribution that concepts around risk and risk society and new Third Way social policy initiatives can have to contemporary youth studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608403099884,"sku":"9781138730281","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138730281-young-people-in-risk-society.jpg?v=1778198779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-cieslik.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}