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Author: Jan Douwe Van der Ploeg ,
Evert M Scholte
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Volume: v. 1
Dimensions:
Width: 13.80cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.230kg
ISBN: 9780803978065
ISBN 10: 0803978065
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 10 October 1997
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
'I found it challenging, thought-provoking and refreshing. It is particularly attractive as the authors provide a clear theoretical paradigm from which to consider the issue' - British Journal of Special Education 'This book provides a wide-ranging and well-organized review of recent research into youth homelessness and includes sections on the problems of offering an adequate definition and estimation of youth homelessness. There is also discussion of the plethora of other problem behaviours associated with homelessness as well as chapters on theories and explanations of youth homelessness. The final sections of the book deal with the efficacy of existing prevention programmes and how these could be improved by the development of a more comprehensive, long term and multi-agency approach. This book is valuable as it outlines in a concise and engaging way a wealth of studies into homelessness from around the world... a valuable contribution to the study of homelessness and vulnerable youth as it is one of the few studies which situates these issues in a global context. Furthermore, it is written in a straightforward and accessible way, it will appeal to a broad range of academics, youth workers and students interested in the study of youth homelessness' - Youth and Policy
"`I found it challenging, thought-provoking and refreshing. It is particularly attractive as the authors provide a clear theoretical paradigm from which to consider the issue′ - British Journal of Special Education `This book provides a wide-ranging and well-organized review of recent research into youth homelessness and includes sections on the problems of offering an adequate definition and estimation of youth homelessness. There is also discussion of the plethora of other ""problem behaviours"" associated with homelessness as well as chapters on theories and explanations of youth homelessness. The final sections of the book deal with the efficacy of existing prevention programmes and how these could be improved by the development of a more comprehensive, long term and multi-agency approach. This book is valuable as it outlines in a concise and engaging way a wealth of studies into homelessness from around the world... a valuable contribution to the study of homelessness and vulnerable youth as it is one of the few studies which situates these issues in a global context. Furthermore, it is written in a straightforward and accessible way, it will appeal to a broad range of academics, youth workers and students interested in the study of youth homelessness′ - Youth and Policy"
Author Information
Jan van der Ploeg is Professor of Child Psychology in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Leiden. Evert Scholte is Senior Lecturer in Child Psychology in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Leiden.
