Overview
In an age when the next generation have worse prospects than those of their parents, this book appraises the challenges young people face resulting from the instability of their lives. Based on youth experience of education, employment and political participation in England and Germany, the book examines the impact of digitalisation in the context of rising inequality, accelerating technological transformation, fragile European institutions, growing nationalism and mental and economic stress arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The insights gained point to young peoples' agency as central to acquiring the skills and resources needed to shape their future in the digital society.
Full Product Details
Author: John Bynner (UCL Institute of Education London) ,
Walter R. Heinz (University of Bremen)
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Policy Press
ISBN: 9781447351467
ISBN 10: 1447351460
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 26 March 2021
Audience:
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
"""In our world of accelerating change, pathways to a promising future have become increasingly more complex and elusive for contemporary generations of youth. This is a must-read for all who wish to enhance their agency in a successful transition."" Glen Elder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ""Exquisitely written, a timely and imperative treatise on the most pressing issues of our times for young people's journey to adulthood."" Marlis Buchmann, University of Zurich ""A thorough and critical analysis of identity problems of young people in the digital age, written by two renowned masters of sociological theory."" Klaus Hurrelmann, Hertie-School of Governance, Berlin"
In our world of accelerating change, pathways to a promising future have become increasingly more complex and elusive for contemporary generations of youth. This is a must-read for all who wish to enhance their agency in a successful transition. Glen Elder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Exquisitely written, a timely and imperative treatise on the most pressing issues of our times for young people's journey to adulthood. Marlis Buchmann, University of Zurich A thorough and critical analysis of identity problems of young people in the digital age, written by two renowned masters of sociological theory. Klaus Hurrelmann, Hertie-School of Governance, Berlin
Author Information
John Bynner is Professor Emeritus of Social Sciences in Education in the Centre for Longitudinal Studies at the University College London Institute of Education. Walter R. Heinz is Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Psychology, and Senior Faculty member of the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences at the University of Bremen.
