Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement in Youth
Author | : Lonnie R. Sherrod |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 935 |
Release | : 2010-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470636800 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470636807 |
Rating | : 4/5 (807 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement in Youth written by Lonnie R. Sherrod and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging youth in civic life has become a central concern to a broad array of researchers in a variety of academic fields as well to policy makers and practitioners globally. This book is both international and multidisciplinary, consisting of three sections that respectively cover conceptual issues, developmental and educational topics, and methodological and measurement issues. Broad in its coverage of topics, this book supports scholars, philanthropists, business leaders, government officials, teachers, parents, and community practitioners in their drive to engage more young people in community and civic actions.