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Bernard Davies

Austerity, Youth Policy and the Deconstruction of the Youth Service in England

Austerity, Youth Policy and the Deconstruction of the Youth Service in England

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This book provides a critical analysis of the politics, policy, and practice of youth work services in England and the impacts of the austerity agenda introduced after the 2007-08 financial crisis. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of UK Youth Policy and is an essential resource for youth educators, researchers, service managers, practitioners, and activists.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 396 pages
\n Publication date: 12 January 2019
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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This timely and essential book delves into a comprehensive analysis of the politics, policies, and practices of youth work services in England, particularly in the context of the austerity agenda introduced after the 2007-08 financial crisis. Author Davies meticulously frames his research within the ideological, political, and economic context of the past decade, exploring the profound implications of neoliberalism and other socio-political developments. Through vivid illustrations, he demonstrates how broader government policies, programs, and initiatives have eroded the purposes and methods of the Youth Service and youth work facilities, ultimately impacting the well-being of young people and the field of youth work.

Unique in its depth and detail, this book stands as one of the first comprehensive, evidence-based, and up-to-date accounts of UK Youth Policy. It serves as an indispensable and invaluable resource for a wide range of stakeholders, including youth educators, researchers, service managers, practitioners, activists, as well as scholars and students of youth studies, social policy, public policy, and history. By shedding light on the challenges and complexities faced by youth work services, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing the needs of young people and fostering positive outcomes in their lives.

\n Weight: 558g\n
Dimension: 211 x 154 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030038854\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n

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