Citizens in the Present: Youth Civic Engagement in the Americas

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Synopsis
Although media coverage often portrays young people in urban areas as politically apathetic or disruptive, this book provides an antidote to such views through narratives of dedicated youth civic engagement and leadership in Chicago, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro. This innovative comparative study provides nuanced accounts of the personal experiences of young people who care deeply about their communities and are actively engaged in a variety of public issues. Drawing from extensive interviews and personal narratives from the young activists themselves, Citizens in the Present presents a vibrant portrait of a new, politically involved generation.
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780252094910
Related ISBNs:
9780252079207, 9780252037658
Publisher:
University of Illinois Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Teens, Parenting and Family, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
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