Latin American Transnational Children and Youth: Experiences of Nature and Place, Culture and Care Across the Americas

Latin American Transnational Children and Youth explores the connection between young people and nature across ages and geographies, emphasizing Latinx and Indigenous communities. It combines theoretical questions with empirical research, contributing to childhood and youth studies, environmental psychology, geography, sociology, planning, and education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Latin American Transnational Children and Youth delves into the profound connection between young individuals and their natural and cultural surroundings within the context of Latin America and the broader transnational realm. Its primary objective is to expand, enrich, and occasionally challenge prevailing assumptions about the study of people and place, unveiling the intricate complexities of a world where individuals' identities are shaped by a multitude of factors, rather than being solely defined by a single place or culture. Spanning various ages and geographies, this book explores central themes such as sense of place, identity, and environmental action, with a particular focus on Latinx and Indigenous communities.

By seamlessly blending theoretical inquiries with geographically contextual empirical research, this book strikes a harmonious balance between theory and practice. Each section is firmly rooted in the latest interdisciplinary research, offering geographically specific examples of children and youths' perspectives on place relations, migration, transnationalism, and the emerging demographic of environmentalists. Contributors from Latin America and the United States, renowned experts in their respective fields, contribute to the advancement of childhood and youth studies, environmental psychology, geography, sociology, planning, and education.

This book takes a panoramic view of the Americas, seeking to understand how young people perceive their world and actively contribute to shaping their places and environments. Through its insightful narratives and rich empirical evidence, Latin American Transnational Children and Youth offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of youth development, cultural diversity, and environmental stewardship in the region.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367694708