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Citizens in the Present: Youth Civic Engagement in the Americas
Maria de Los Angeles Torres
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Description for Citizens in the Present: Youth Civic Engagement in the Americas
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Although media coverage often portrays young people in urban areas as politically apathetic or disruptive, this book provides an antidote to such views through narratives of dedicated youth civic engagement and leadership in Chicago, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro. This innovative comparative study provides nuanced accounts of the personal experiences of young people who care deeply about their communities and are actively engaged in a variety of public issues. Drawing from extensive interviews and personal narratives from the young activists themselves, Citizens in the Present presents a vibrant portrait of a new, politically involved generation.
Although media coverage often portrays young people in urban areas as politically apathetic or disruptive, this book provides an antidote to such views through narratives of dedicated youth civic engagement and leadership in Chicago, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro. This innovative comparative study provides nuanced accounts of the personal experiences of young people who care deeply about their communities and are actively engaged in a variety of public issues. Drawing from extensive interviews and personal narratives from the young activists themselves, Citizens in the Present presents a vibrant portrait of a new, politically involved generation.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780252079207
SKU
V9780252079207
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About Maria de Los Angeles Torres
Maria de los Angeles Torres is director and professor of Latin American and Latin studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Irene Rizzini is a professor at the Ponitfical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the director of the International Center for Research on Childhood. Norma del Río is a professor of psychology in the department of ... Read more
Reviews for Citizens in the Present: Youth Civic Engagement in the Americas
"Investigating the experience of young activists, their motivations, and the forms of their engagement, this innovative book presents a refreshingly optimistic picture of dedicated and engaged young people."
Anne B. Smith, coeditor of Advocating for Children: International Perspectives on Children's Rights "A much needed and timely contribution that celebrates the commonalities among youth leaders on a hemispheric scale. The book offers ... Read more
Anne B. Smith, coeditor of Advocating for Children: International Perspectives on Children's Rights "A much needed and timely contribution that celebrates the commonalities among youth leaders on a hemispheric scale. The book offers ... Read more