Tag: Youth

A Southern Criminology of Violence, Youth and Policing Governing Insecurity in Urban Brazil


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English | ISBN: 1138584703 | 2020 | 164 pages | EPUB | 1273 KB
A Southern Criminology of Violence, Youth and Policing examinespublic experiences of insecurity and the social impacts of security programmes that aim to address violence in Brazil. This book contributes to the emerging field of southern criminology by engaging with the perils faced by people living in ‘favelas’ in Brazil and critically investigating the discourse of state actors. It combines original ethnographic data with critical analysis to expand understandings of violence and control in urban and postcolonial contexts.

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The Sociology of Central Asian Youth Choice, Constraint, Risk


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English | ISBN: 0815380607 | 2018 | 174 pages | EPUB | 766 KB
At the onset of the twenty-first century, ‘youth studies’ emerged as a distinct field of inquisition. Discourses and debates in the field have since become more sophisticated, and the spectrum of analysis has likewise broadened. However, it is striking to note how little reference is made to young people of peripheral regions like Central Asia.

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Surviving the stupidity of your youth


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English | July 8, 2023 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CBGP4H4Q | 111 pages | EPUB | 0.58 Mb
The best gift you can give to a young person who never stops complaining about everything!

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Gospelize Your Youth Ministry A Spicy New Philosophy Of Youth Ministry


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English | ISBN: 0996017836 | 2015 | 263 pages | EPUB | 588 KB
The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry just look at the early church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers’ discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God’s plan to use us to build His kingdom.

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Bishkek Boys Neighbourhood Youth and Urban Change in Kyrgyzstan’s Capital


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English | ISBN: 1785337262 | 2017 | 258 pages | PDF | 9 MB
In this pioneering ethnographic study of identity and integration, author Philipp Schröder explores urban change in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek from the vantage point of the male youth living in one neighbourhood. Touching on topics including authority, violence, social and imaginary geographies, interethnic relations, friendship, and competing notions of belonging to the city, Bishkek Boys offers unique insights into how post-Socialist economic liberalization, rural-urban migration and ethnic nationalism have reshaped social relations among young males who come of age in this Central Asian urban environment.

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The Sacrificed Generation Youth, History, and the Colonized Mind in Madagascar


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English | 2002 | pages: 397 | ISBN: 0520229509, 0520229517 | PDF | 3,0 mb
Youth and identity politics figure prominently in this provocative study of personal and collective memory in Madagascar. A deeply nuanced ethnography of historical consciousness, it challenges many cross-cultural investigations of youth, for its key actors are not adults but schoolchildren. Lesley Sharp refutes dominant assumptions that African children are the helpless victims of postcolonial crises, incapable of organized, sustained collective thought or action.

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Handbook for Working with Children and Youth Pathways to Resilience Across Cultures and Contexts


Free Download Michael Ungar, "Handbook for Working with Children and Youth: Pathways to Resilience Across Cultures and Contexts"
English | ISBN: 1412904056 | 2005 | 552 pages | PDF | 43 MB
The Handbook For Working With Children & Youth: Pathways To Resilience Across Cultures and Contexts examines lives lived well despite adversity. Calling upon some of the most progressive thinkers in the field, it presents a groundbreaking collection of original writing on the theories, methods of study, and interventions to promote resilience. Unlike other works that have left largely unquestioned their own culture-bound interpretations of the ways children and youth survive and thrive, this volume explores the multiple paths children follow to health and well-being in diverse national and international settings. It demonstrates the connection between social and political health resources and addresses the more immediate concerns of how those who care for children create the physical, emotional, and spiritual environments in which resilience is nurtured.

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Youth Entrepreneur’s Nexus – YEN Manual


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English | August 18, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DDJXHJ4B | 254 pages | EPUB | 1.51 Mb
The Youth Entrepreneurship Nexus is an innovative initiative designed to foster entrepreneurial spirit and skills among young people. This program aims to equip the next generation with the tools, knowledge, and mindset necessary to launch successful ventures and contribute positively to their communities and economies, and the world at large. By focusing on youth, the program seeks to tap into the creative potential and adaptability of young individuals, encouraging them to innovate and drive future growth.

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