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Sociology, Youth and Youth Work Practice

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Sociology, Youth and Youth Work Practice by Simon Bradford explores how sociology can deepen our understanding of young people's experiences. The book introduces core sociological theories and draws on a diverse array of cultural resources, including pioneering research and influential films. It highlights how applying a sociological imagination can enrich informal education and social welfare practices when working with youth.
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Ideal for students, educators, and practitioners in youth work and social welfare, this book offers valuable insights for those seeking to enhance their approaches through sociological perspectives.

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How can sociology inform our understanding of young people's experiences? Introducing core theories by drawing on a range of cultural resources - from pioneering research to genre-defining films - this book demonstrates how a sociological imagination can enhance informal educational and social welfare approaches to work with young people.

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How can sociology inform our understanding of young people's experiences? Introducing core theories by drawing on a range of cultural resources—from pioneering research to genre-defining films—this book demonstrates how a sociological imagination can enhance informal educational and social welfare approaches to work with young people.

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Series: Working with Young People

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ISBN: 9780230237988

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 240

About the Author

DR. SIMON BRADFORD is Reader in Social Science in the School of Health Sciences and Social Care and Director of the Centre for Youth Work Studies at Brunel University, UK. Prior to working at Brunel University, he worked for 13 years in residential social work and youth and community work. He has published widely in books and academic journals in the field of education, social policy and young people. He has worked as an external examiner at a number of other higher education institutions.

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