A Handbook of Children and Young People's Participation: Conversations for Transformational Change

The second edition of A Handbook of Children and Young Peoples Participation has been published, reflecting on the key developments in the field since 2010. It explores the advancements in theory and practice, as well as the challenges and limitations of dominant participation approaches. The book includes young people as co-authors, highlighting the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups of children and young people. It is valuable for scholars, practitioners, activists, and young people themselves and covers a broad spectrum of debates related to children and young people's participation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This latest edition of A Handbook of Children and Young Peoples Participation, titled 'Conversations for Transformational Change,' brings together a comprehensive collection of research and practical insights to reflect on the significant developments in the field since the first edition was published in 2010. The book's subtitle, 'Conversations for Transformational Change,' emphasizes the importance of ongoing and emerging discourses that foster the advancement of thinking and practice to better understand the transformative potential of participation.

The Handbook explores the advancements achieved in theory and practice over the past decade, as well as the challenges and limitations of dominant participation approaches with children and young people in achieving genuine societal transformation. A notable feature of the Handbook is the inclusion of young people as co-authors in numerous chapters, ensuring that their perspectives and experiences are foregrounded. The book particularly sheds light on the experiences and perspectives of participation related to diverse groups of children and young people, including displaced children, children with disabilities, and young people from indigenous groups in various contexts.

The broad range of debates covered in the text will be invaluable in challenging and transforming the thinking and practices of scholars, practitioners, activists, and young people themselves. It will serve as a valuable resource for courses such as childhood and youth studies, sociology, law, political studies, community development, development studies, children's rights, citizenship studies, education, and social work.

In conclusion, this latest edition of A Handbook of Children and Young Peoples Participation is a timely and valuable contribution to the field, offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the participation of children and young people in society. By engaging with the diverse voices and experiences of young people, the Handbook promotes a more inclusive and transformative approach to engagement and empowers young people to be active agents of change in their communities and beyond.

Weight: 820g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032008714
Edition number: 2 ed