Farrugia, David,

Youth homelessness in late modernity / David Farrugia. - 172 pages - Perspectives on children and young people . - Perspectives on children and young people. .

This book explores the identities, embodied experiences, and personal relationships of young people experiencing homelessness, and analyses these in relation to the material and symbolic position that youth homelessness occupies in modern societies. This work explores the identities, embodied experiences, and personal relationships of young people experiencing homelessness, and analyses these in relation to the material and symbolic position that youth homelessness occupies in modern societies. Drawing on empirical research conducted in both urban and rural areas, the book situates young people's experiences of homelessness within a theoretical framework that connects embodied identities and relationships with processes of social change.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9789812876850 (ebook)


Homeless youth--History.
Society.
Sociology: family & relationships
Social & ethical issues
Age groups
Social work
Age groups: children
Sociology