In this Book
- Citizens in the Present: Youth Civic Engagement in the Americas
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: University of Illinois Press
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- List of Illustrations
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xiv
- 1. Civically Engaged Youth
- pp. 1-28
- 2. Chicago Youth Activists
- pp. 29-59
- 3. Affirming the Young Democracy
- pp. 60-89
- Appendix. Details on Study Participants
- pp. 149-154
Additional Information
ISBN
9780252094910
Related ISBN(s)
9780252037658, 9780252079207
MARC Record
OCLC
851154450
Pages
184
Launched on MUSE
2013-08-13
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2013